Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mania: Behind the Shells — The Making of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

6.4 (9 votes)• 1991• 30m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

This short documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the first two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action film adaptations of the popular comic book and animated series. Included are interviews with the cast and crew who share their experiences from making the film, as well as discuss the efforts that went into it.

Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Michael Danty

Starring Cast: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Michael Pressman, Mark Caso, Kenn Scott, Rob Mills

Cast

Kevin Eastman

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Peter Laird

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Michael Pressman

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Mark Caso

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Kenn Scott

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Rob Mills

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Leif Tilden

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Kevin Clash

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Ernie Reyes Jr.

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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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