Robotech: The Movie
“Mark held the key to Robotech. Unlocking its powers could save the world!”
Synopsis
In 1999 an alien spaceship crashed onto the earth. Hidden on board were the secrets of a unique science known as Robot technology. Databanks found in the ship were transferred to the Earth Robotech Computer Complex. In 2009, an alien search party arrived from hyper-space to reclaim their lost databank. The united Earth Government was forced into an Inter Galactic war. Earth forces were able to win the first battle... but at a great cost. The planet was virtually destroyed. New population centres grew out of the ashes... It is now 2027, a second armada sent by the aliens is nearing earth, they have come to recapture the secrets of their lost technology and then destroy the Earth.
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Top Cast
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Kerrigan Mahan
Mark (voice)
Iona Morris
Becky (voice)
Diane Michelle
Eve (voice)
Edie Mirman
Kelly (voice)
Michael McConnohie
Rolf Emerson (voice)
Greg Finley
Leonard (voice)
Tom Wyner
Robotech Master #1 (voice)
Wendee Lee
Stacy (voice)
Bruce Winant
(voice)
Dan Woren
(voice)
Dave Mallow
(voice)
Milton James
(voice)
Richard Epcar
(voice)
Steve Kramer
(voice)
Robert V. Barron
Prof. Embry (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Macek, Noboru Ishiguro
- Screenplay & Story
- Ardwight Chamberlain, Steve Kramer, Hiroyuki Hoshiyama, Carl Macek
- Original Score
- Ulpio Minucci, Arlon Ober
- Original Title
- Robotech: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Intersound, Big West, Harmony Gold, Idol Company, Anime International Company, The Cannon Group, Tatsunoko Production, ARTMIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Macek, Noboru Ishiguro
Ardwight Chamberlain, Steve Kramer, Hiroyuki Hoshiyama, Carl Macek
Ulpio Minucci, Arlon Ober
Eiko Nishide, Jonathon Braun
Department Leadership Roster
Ulpio Minucci
Original Music Composer
Eiko Nishide
Editor
Jonathon Braun
Editor
Arlon Ober
Original Music Composer
Ardwight Chamberlain
Writer
Carl Macek
Director
Noboru Ishiguro
Director
Steve Kramer
Writer
Hiroyuki Hoshiyama
Writer
Carl Macek
Writer
Toshiki Hirano
Production Design
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Robotech: The Movie about?
In 1999 an alien spaceship crashed onto the earth. Hidden on board were the secrets of a unique science known as Robot technology. Databanks found in the ship were transferred to the Earth Robotech Computer Complex. In 2009, an alien search party arrived from hyper-space to reclaim their lost databank. The united Earth Government was forced into an Inter Galactic war. Earth forces were able to win the first battle... but at a great cost. The planet was virtually destroyed. New population centres grew out of the ashes... It is now 2027, a second armada sent by the aliens is nearing earth, they have come to recapture the secrets of their lost technology and then destroy the Earth.
Who directed Robotech: The Movie?
Robotech: The Movie was directed by Carl Macek, Noboru Ishiguro.
Who stars in Robotech: The Movie?
The principal cast of Robotech: The Movie includes Kerrigan Mahan, Iona Morris, Diane Michelle, Edie Mirman, Michael McConnohie.
When was Robotech: The Movie released and how long is it?
Robotech: The Movie was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Robotech: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robotech: The Movie was composed by Ulpio Minucci, Arlon Ober.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Robotech: The Movie?
Robotech: The Movie holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).