Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime (1987): Cast
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime is a 1987 animated action film directed by Ray Lee and Andy Kim, starring Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker and Scatman Crothers. It runs 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sunbow Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime About?
The premise of Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime without spoilers.
An alien plague corrupts the Transformers, turning them into unstoppable destroyers. The only chance for salvation is to bring back Optimus Prime, who must set aside old rivalries and join former enemies in a desperate quest to retrieve the Matrix of Leadership and prevent Cybertron’s annihilation.
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- robot sci fi
- autobot
- shared universe
- optimus prime character
- robot
- transformers shared universe
- hand drawn animation
- based on toy
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime Cast & Characters
Peter Cullen leads the cast as Optimus Prime, with Frank Welker as Galvatron / Mixmaster / Rumble / Skywarp / Soundwave / Superion / Wheelie and Scatman Crothers as Jazz. Directed by Ray Lee and Andy Kim; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime -
Frank Welker as Galvatron / Mixmaster / Rumble / Skywarp / Soundwave / Superion / Wheelie -
Scatman Crothers as Jazz - Aron Kincaid as Sky Lynx
Also Starring in Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime
· 2 more- Dan Gilvezan Bumblebee / Goldbug
- John Moschitta Jr. Blurr
More from Ray Lee and Andy Kim
More films directed by Ray Lee and Andy Kim, best-rated first: My Little Pony: The Movie, Blondie & Dagwood, G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! and Inhumanoids: The Movie.
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Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime?
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime runs 45 minutes.
When was Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime released?
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime was released on November 17, 1987.
Who directed Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime?
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime was directed by Ray Lee and Andy Kim.
More films by Ray Lee Who is in the cast of Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime?
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime stars Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker as Galvatron / Mixmaster / Rumble / Skywarp / Soundwave / Superion / Wheelie and Scatman Crothers as Jazz, among 6 credited actors.
Does Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime have a post-credit scene?
No. Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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