Lensman
"Shadow of the Lens"
Originally released in 1984. Lensman is a animation/action film. directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
Starring Toshio Furukawa, Mami Koyama, and Chikao Ohtsuka
Synopsis
In this animated adaptation of E. E. Doc Smith's groundbreaking science fiction serial "Grey Lensman" from the 1930s-1950s, Kimball Kinnison, a young man from the agricultural planet Mquie and his Valerian companion, Buscirk find a dying man with a legendary crystal lens embedded in his hand. As the man was dying, he mysteriously passed on the Lens to Kim. With more companions to come by, Kim must find out the purpose of the Lens before the Boskone dynasty does.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Toshio Furukawa
as Kimball Kinnison (voice)
Mami Koyama
as Clarissa MacDougall (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
as Pete Van Buskirk (voice)
Nachi Nozawa
as Worsel (voice)
Katsuya Kobayashi
as DJ Bill (voice)
Seizo Kato
as Lord Helmuth (voice)
Eiji Kanie
as Narrator (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
as Port Admiral Haynes (voice)
Koji Yada
as Greedle (voice)
Takeshi Aono
as LaVerne Thorndyke (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- EE Doc Smith MK Company
- MK Productions Ltd.
- Madhouse
- Kodansha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lensman about?
In this animated adaptation of E. E. Doc Smith's groundbreaking science fiction serial "Grey Lensman" from the 1930s-1950s, Kimball Kinnison, a young man from the agricultural planet Mquie and his...
Who directed Lensman?
Lensman was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
How long is Lensman?
Lensman has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Lensman released?
Lensman was released on June 7, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lensman?
The main cast of Lensman includes Toshio Furukawa, Mami Koyama, Chikao Ohtsuka, Nachi Nozawa, Katsuya Kobayashi.