G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
“Can the G.I. Joe team save the world from the menace of the M.A.S.S. device?”
Synopsis
A Real American Hero is the first G.I. Joe miniseries, in it the G.I. Joe Special Missions Force must contend with COBRA who, after the successful theft of a special broadcast satellite now threaten the world with a teleportation machine called the M.A.S.S. Device. G.I. Joe tracks down the original designer who advises that the only way to counter the weapon is to build a M.A.S.S. Device of their own. However to power the device properly three rare catalytic elements are needed. Now it's a race around the world and against the clock as G.I. Joe and COBRA go M.A.S.S. to M.A.S.S.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Theme Song (1983 mini-series)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2014-01-08
Top Cast
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Michael Bell
Duke / Clutch / Major Bludd / Dr. Vandermeer (voice)
B.J. Ward
Scarlett (voice)
Arthur Burghardt
Destro / Stalker (voice)
Morgan Lofting
Baroness (voice)
Jackson Beck
Announcer (voice)
Peter Cullen
Airborne / Ramar / Dr. Vandemeer (voice)
Marla Frumkin
Selena (voice)
John Stephenson
Gen. Flagg (voice)
Frank Welker
Rock 'n Roll / Short-Fuse / Wild Bill / Timber (voice)
Libby Aubrey
Cover Girl (voice)
Buster Jones
Doc / Zap (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Cobra Slavemaster / Flash / Snow Job / Tripwire (voice)
Pat Fraley
Ace (voice)
Michael Yama
Torpedo (voice)
Christopher Collins
Cobra Commander / Gung-Ho / Breaker / Steeler (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Friedman
- Original Score
- Robert J. Walsh, Johnny Douglas
- Original Title
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Thompson
Ron Friedman
Robert J. Walsh, Johnny Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Friedman
Writer
Dan Thompson
Director
Robert J. Walsh
Original Music Composer
Johnny Douglas
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero about?
A Real American Hero is the first G.I. Joe miniseries, in it the G.I. Joe Special Missions Force must contend with COBRA who, after the successful theft of a special broadcast satellite now threaten the world with a teleportation machine called the M.A.S.S. Device. G.I. Joe tracks down the original designer who advises that the only way to counter the weapon is to build a M.A.S.S. Device of their own. However to power the device properly three rare catalytic elements are needed. Now it's a race around the world and against the clock as G.I. Joe and COBRA go M.A.S.S. to M.A.S.S.
Who directed G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was directed by Dan Thompson.
Who stars in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
The principal cast of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero includes Michael Bell, B.J. Ward, Arthur Burghardt, Morgan Lofting, Jackson Beck.
When was G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero released and how long is it?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was composed by Robert J. Walsh, Johnny Douglas.