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Roughnecks - The Starship Troopers Chronicles - The Tophet Campaign | 
 enlarge | Director: Andre Clavel
Actors: Elizabeth Daily, Bill Fagerbakke, James Horan, Alexander Polinsky, Rino Romano
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 60933
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Georgian (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled), Thai (Subtitled), Portuguese (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: COLD07496D
ISBN: 0767878604
UPC: 043396074965
EAN: 9780767878609
ASIN: B00005UER2
Theatrical Release Date: August 30, 1999
Release Date: February 19, 2002
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 08/26/2008 Run time: 96 minutes Rating: Pg
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The Roughnecks take a breather from combat (or so they think) to scout the desert planet Tophet for a possible base, and meet a race of tall, lizardlike, apparently friendly aliens they dub "skinnies." But nothing is as it seems in this intergalactic war, not even the double-crossing skinnies, who have laid a deadly trap for the humans. The truth behind their collaboration hides an even more disturbing twist in the bug infestation of the universe. Dry, desolate, and full of wide-open spaces, "The Tophet Campaign" is a sci-fi take on a World War II platoon drama in the African desert. It lacks the visual spectacle of other adventures but makes up for it with heavy artillery (including an experimental cyborg soldier loaded with firepower) and more complicated character dynamics. The eerie mental breakdown of telepath Jenkins gives the Roughnecks their first casualty of the war. --Sean Axmaker
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 The Tophet Campaign February 28, 2007
Ibrahim (Doha Qatar)
The Best Anime I have seen. Wonder why they stopped making anymore series. I hope they make these more.
 Skinnies!!! September 3, 2004
Spri (NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this animated series of starship troopers is far more respectful of the book than the film was. with skinnies and jumpjets, you just can't go wrong here.
the group of marines end up on the skinnie home planet of tophet. you really get a good feel of the alien race and their practices. it's super hot on this red planet and the series never lets you forget it - something i love about these guys. they effectively put you in terrestrial environments and force you to feel like you're actually there.
great episodes include the skinnie capture of the marine force and their escape. rico's new pet squirrel-thing friend and the robot that joins the squad is particularly awesome. look for the skinnie trap-rifles! they are exeptionally cool!
TRUE TO HEINLEIN April 22, 2002
Robin Simmons (Palm Springs area, CA United States)
Columbia Tristar has released two more episodes of the fantastic CGI animated "Roughnecks: Starship Troopers" series. "THE TOPHET CAMPAIGN" and "THE HYDORA CAMPAIGN" continue the incredible extra galactic war in proper chronological order (unlike the original TV broadcasts). Robert Heinlein's visceral and highly ironic sci-fi action (and perhaps fascist satires) are truer to the source material than the theatrical version. The animation is incredible and consistent in tone. Great characters interact in wonderfully detailed landscapes and interior spaces. A richly nuanced color palate greatly enhances the feel of these neatly arched episodic set pieces. In "Tophet" the action takes place on a desert planet where the oddly humanoid "Skinnies" make them feel way too comfortable. But alas, the bug war is not over. "Hydora" is a water planet where the advance team hopes to locate and extinguish the bugs' home base. Here they encounter the terrifying Mother insect who controls the bug universe.
They Just Keep Getting Better! March 25, 2002
Christopher P. Kokis (Monroe, CT USA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've just discovered this animated series, long after its brief and troubled TV run. I'm viewing the DVDs in the "correct" order: Pluto, Hydora, Tophet, Tesca. Having just finished Tophet, I can only say that they keep getting better! It's the best one I've seen so far. I'm perplexed by a previous review that "warns" us of its inferior visual quality. No way! It's clear that Foundation Imaging really began hitting their stride with this arc. The animation of the troopers was incredibly fluid and lifelike. Their faces look even better. The bugs, the equipment, the scenery - all fantastic. The episode with the cybernetic trooper C.H.A.S. was especially good. I can see now why I've read that it's a fan favorite. An absolutely first rate sci-fi experience.The scripts continue to grow in sophistication, with surprise twists and startling developments. As always, the voice talent is first rate. If you intend to buy all of the disks, then I definitely recommend viewing them in order. If you're just looking to try one out, this is the best of the first three DVDs. Tesca may well be better, but I don't know yet. I'll let you know!
Episode Guide March 23, 2002
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I thought it would be helpful to let people know
what order to watch the series.
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"Roughnecks Starship Troopers Chronicles: The Pluto Campaign". Released: 03/13/01
First story arc, episodes 1~5.
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"Roughnecks Starship Troopers Chronicles: Hydora". Released: 02/15/02
Second story arc, episodes 6~10.
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"Roughnecks Starship Troopers Chronicles: Tophet". Released: 02/15/02
Third story arc, episodes 11~15.
-----------------"Roughnecks Starship Troopers Chronicles: Tesca Nemerosa". Released: 09/18/01
Fourth story arc, episodes 16~20.
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