Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins (1986)

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Title: Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family

Cast: Loren Lester, Peter Renaday, Peter Mark Richman

Release: 1986-01-01

Runtime: 92

Plot: True to its title, "The Story Begins" introduces the audience to the Defenders Of The Earth's colorfully animated cast of characters. It is Flash Gordon, whose spaceship crashes near Mandrake and Lothar's mansion, who tells us of evil Ming's plan to destroy the earth. In addition to being panicked over Ming's plans for the destruction of earth, he is anguished over the well-being of his wife and son Rick whom he was forced to leave behind.

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Title: Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family

Director: John Gibbs,Ray Lee

Cast: Loren Lester, Peter Renaday, Peter Mark Richman

Status: Released

Release: Dec 31, 1985

Runtime: 92

Plot: True to its title, "The Story Begins" introduces the audience to the Defenders Of The Earth's colorfully animated cast of characters. It is Flash Gordon, whose spaceship crashes near Mandrake and Lothar's mansion, who tells us of evil Ming's plan to destroy the earth. In addition to being panicked over Ming's plans for the destruction of earth, he is anguished over the well-being of his wife and son Rick whom he was forced to leave behind.
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"Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins" is a captivating introduction to a beloved animated series that brought together some iconic characters from comic strips and radio serials of the past. The series, which debuted in 1986, is a fascinating blend of adventure and family-friendly storytelling, featuring the legendary Flash Gordon, the magician Mandrake, and the strongman Lothar, among others.

The show was part of the larger "Defenders of the Earth" series, which ran for a total of 65 episodes. The collaboration between John Gibbs and Ray Lee in directing this animated feature helped bring these classic characters to a new generation, blending traditional heroics with the vibrant animation style of the 1980s.

The plot centers around the villainous Ming the Merciless, a character originally from the Flash Gordon universe, and his nefarious plans to conquer Earth. The series is notable for its ensemble cast, which includes Loren Lester, known for his voice work in various animated series, and Peter Renaday, whose extensive voice acting career spans many popular shows.

This animated adventure is a delightful exploration of teamwork and heroism, set against the backdrop of a richly animated universe that captures the spirit of its source material while appealing to the sensibilities of the 1980s audience.
 
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