Locke the Superman (1984)
Original title: 超人ロック
Locke the Superman is a 1984 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi, with a running time of 2h. It stars Keiichi Nanba, Keiko Han and Taeko Nakanishi.
When the villainous Lady Kahn starts building an army of super-powerful espers, Colonel Ryu Yamaki is dispatched to recruit the most powerful superhuman in the known universe to help oppose her. Unfortunately, the esper known only as Locke has either never heard the "with great powers come great responsibilities" speech or he simply doesn't care, and he refuses to leave his peaceful civilian life herding sheep. However, when Lady Kahn makes a preemptive move to take Locke and Ryu out of the picture, the irritated superbeing quickly changes his mind. Now the bad guys are about to learn that starting a fight with someone with super powers that include teleportation, a nearly indestructible force field and space martial arts was a very big mistake!
Quick answers
What is Locke the Superman about?
When the villainous Lady Kahn starts building an army of super-powerful espers, Colonel Ryu Yamaki is dispatched to recruit the most powerful superhuman in the known universe to help oppose her. Unfortunately, the esper known only as Locke has either never heard the "with great powers come great responsibilities" speech or he simply doesn't care, and he refuses to leave his peaceful civilian life herding sheep. However, when Lady Kahn makes a preemptive move to take Locke and Ryu out of the picture, the irritated superbeing quickly changes his mind. Now the bad guys are about to learn that starting a fight with someone with super powers that include teleportation, a nearly indestructible force field and space martial arts was a very big mistake!
When was Locke the Superman released?
Locke the Superman was released on 11 March 1984.
How long is Locke the Superman?
Locke the Superman runs 2h.
Who made Locke the Superman?
Locke the Superman was directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi.
Cast
- Keiichi Nanba as Locke (voice)
- Keiko Han as Jessica Orin / Amelia (voice)
- Taeko Nakanishi as Lady Kahn (voice)
- Toshiko Fujita as Cornelia Prim (voice)
- Yoshito Yasuhara as Ryu Yamaki (voice)
- Banjo Ginga as Lt. Bell (voice)
- Daisuke Gori as John (voice)
- Eiko Yamada as Kim (voice)
- Gara Takashima as Kei (voice)
- Koji Totani as Manu (voice)
- Hidekatsu Shibata as Professor Ramses (voice)