tinyurl.com GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra is a 2009 American live-action film adaptation of the GI Joe: A Real American Hero toy franchise. The film is directed by Stephen Sommers, produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and co-written by Stuart Beattie, based on a 1998 screenplay by John Paul Kay. GI Joe features an ensemble cast based on the various characters of the franchise. The story follows two American soldiers, Duke and Ripcord, who join the GI Joe Team after being attacked by Cobra troops ...