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Sonic: The Birth of an Icon

Sonic: The Birth of an Icon

Genres

Documentary

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This documentary is an exclusive collection of interviews and footage charting Sonic's life from inception through to becoming one of the most iconic characters in video game history.

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Budget

$134560

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

42 mins

Rating

8.167/10

Release Date

04 November 2011

Country

United States of America

Cast

Yuji Naka

Yuji Naka

Himself

Peter Moore

Peter Moore

Himself

Shinobu Toyoda

Shinobu Toyoda

Himself

Tom Kalinske

Tom Kalinske

Himself

Naoto Ohshima

Naoto Ohshima

Himself

Masato Nakamura

Masato Nakamura

Himself

Jun Senoue

Jun Senoue

Himself

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