Codename: Robotech
1985 · 73 min · ★ 7.5 · Animation, Science Fiction, Action, TV Movie
Codename: Robotech is an animated pilot that preceded the original 1985 Robotech television series. It is set within the events of the First Robotech War.
Directed by Robert V. Barron · Written by Robert V. Barron
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Tony Oliver Rick Hunter (voice) -
Rebecca Forstadt Lynn Minmay (voice) -
Melanie MacQueen Lisa Hayes (voice) -
Dan Woren Roy Fokker (voice) -
Iona Morris Claudia Grant (voice) -
Greg Finley Henry J. Gloval (voice) -
Gregory Snegoff Khyron (voice) -
Cam Clarke Max Sterling (voice)
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