Lensman (1984)

Shadow of the Lens

Lensman (1984) poster

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.

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kazuyuki Hirokawa
Genre: Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Iwao Yamaki
Production: TOHO, EE Doc Smith MK Company, MK Productions Ltd., Madhouse, Kodansha
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

space, suicide mission, reptilian, crystal, slave labor

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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 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.
Who directed Lensman?
Lensman was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kazuyuki Hirokawa.
Who stars in Lensman?
Lensman stars Toshio Furukawa, Mami Koyama, Chikao Ohtsuka, Nachi Nozawa, Katsuya Kobayashi, Seizo Kato.
How long is Lensman?
Lensman has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Lensman?
Lensman is a Animation, Action, Science Fiction film.
Where was Lensman produced?
Lensman was produced in Japan.