G.I. Joe: The Movie
“The venom of Cobra! The vengeance of Joe!”
Synopsis
G.I. Joe faces a new enemy as an ancient society of snake people known as Cobra-La try to forcefully take back the earth from those who drove them underground eons ago.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
35th Anniversary Extended TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-19
Top Cast
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Charlie Adler
Low-Light (voice)
Shuko Akune
Jinx (voice)
Jack Angel
Wet-Suit (voice)
Michael Bell
Duke / Xamot / Blowtorch / Lift Ticket (voice)
Gregg Berger
Motorviper (voice)
Earl Boen
Taurus (voice)
Arthur Burghardt
Destro / Iceberg (voice)
Corey Burton
Tomax (voice)
William Callaway
Beach Head (voice)
François Chau
Quick Kick (voice)
Peter Cullen
Zandar / Nemesis Enforcer / Scientist (voice)
Brian Cummings
Dr. Mindbender (voice)
Jennifer Darling
Pythona (voice)
Richard Gautier
Serpentor (voice)
Ed Gilbert
General Hawk (voice)
Dan Gilvezan
Slip Stream (voice)
Laurie Faso
Tunnel Rat (voice)
Don Johnson
Lt. Falcon (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Jurwich
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Friedman, Buzz Dixon, Roger Slifer, Yoshiko Hara
- Original Score
- Johnny Douglas, Robert J. Walsh
- Original Title
- G.I. Joe: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Sunbow Productions, Toei Animation, Marvel Productions, Hasbro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Jurwich
Ron Friedman, Buzz Dixon, Roger Slifer, Yoshiko Hara
Johnny Douglas, Robert J. Walsh
David Hankins
Tom Griffin, Joe Bacal, Lee Gunther, Margaret Loesch
Department Leadership Roster
Don Jurwich
Director
Johnny Douglas
Original Music Composer
Robert J. Walsh
Original Music Composer
Ron Friedman
Writer
Tom Griffin
Producer
Joe Bacal
Producer
David Hankins
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About G.I. Joe: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is G.I. Joe: The Movie about?
G.I. Joe faces a new enemy as an ancient society of snake people known as Cobra-La try to forcefully take back the earth from those who drove them underground eons ago.
Who directed G.I. Joe: The Movie?
G.I. Joe: The Movie was directed by Don Jurwich.
Who stars in G.I. Joe: The Movie?
The principal cast of G.I. Joe: The Movie includes Charlie Adler, Shuko Akune, Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Gregg Berger.
When was G.I. Joe: The Movie released and how long is it?
G.I. Joe: The Movie was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for G.I. Joe: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for G.I. Joe: The Movie was composed by Johnny Douglas, Robert J. Walsh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for G.I. Joe: The Movie?
G.I. Joe: The Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).