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Movie poster: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983)
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

1983 · 115 min Action Adventure Animation Fantasy Science Fiction War
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1983
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction, War
Director Dan Thompson
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (21 votes)

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The series constructs a straightforward battle between iconic heroes and a flamboyant terrorist organization, relying on rapid-fire action, sci-fi weaponry, and globe-trotting quests. It explores clear moral boundaries where teamwork and technology always triumph, serving as a quintessential toy commercial turned into animation.

Those who tire of cynical plots will find refreshing simplicity in its episodic races for rare elements and climactic showdowns. What lingers after the final teleport is the catchy theme song and the earnest charm of a less complicated era. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Dan Thompson

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Best enjoyed as a Saturday morning ritual with sugary cereal. Pure 80s action cartoon comfort.

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