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Locke the Superman (1983): Cast

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Locke the Superman is a 1983 animated sci-fi film directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi, starring Keiichi Nanba as Locke (voice), Taeko Nakanishi and Yoshito Yasuhara. It runs 2 hours.

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Locke the Superman (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Hiroshi Fukutomi
Genres
Animation , Sci-Fi
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Locke the Superman About?

The premise of Locke the Superman without spoilers.

Lady Kahn builds an army of powerful espers and sends Colonel Ryu Yamaki to recruit the universe’s strongest superhuman, the aloof esper Locke. Preferring his life herding sheep, Locke ignores the call until Kahn’s forces target him and Ryu. Enraged, he uses teleportation, an indestructible force field and space‑martial‑arts to stop the scheme.

Locke the Superman Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • outer space
  • anime animation
  • shower
  • ass
  • cult classic
  • butt
  • taking a shower
  • blood
  • violence
  • nudity
  • breasts
  • female nudity
+21 more
  • falling in love
  • double agent
  • female villain
  • undercover
  • fake amnesia
  • alien object
  • hospital
  • cabal
  • dead parents
  • flashback
  • mental projection
  • mind reading
  • force field
  • battle
  • 100 year old
  • teleportation
  • space station
  • alien planet
  • far future
  • esp
  • psychic
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Cast & crew

Locke the Superman Cast & Characters

Keiichi Nanba leads the cast as Locke (voice), with Taeko Nakanishi as Lady Kahn (voice) and Yoshito Yasuhara as Ryu Yamaki (voice). Directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Locke the Superman

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From the director

More from Hiroshi Fukutomi

More films directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi: Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf, Shin Dousei Jidai: Hawaiian Breeze and Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur.

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Locke the Superman Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Locke the Superpower” and “超能戰士”.

Also known as
  • Locke the Superpower
  • 超能戰士
  • 超人ロック 魔女の世紀
  • Locke o Superman das Galáxias
  • Choujin Locke
  • Chôjin Locke
  • Locke, el Superman de las galaxias
  • Luke l'Invincible
  • Locke, el pequeño superman
  • 초인 로크
  • 超人洛克:魔女世纪
  • Λοκ ο Σούπερμαν
+1 more
  • Luck l'Intrépide

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Locke the Superman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Locke the Superman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Locke the Superman?

Locke the Superman runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Locke the Superman released?

Locke the Superman was released on September 1, 1983.

Who directed Locke the Superman?

Locke the Superman was directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi.

More films by Hiroshi Fukutomi

Who is in the cast of Locke the Superman?

Locke the Superman stars Keiichi Nanba as Locke (voice), Taeko Nakanishi as Lady Kahn (voice) and Yoshito Yasuhara as Ryu Yamaki (voice), among 11 credited actors.

Does Locke the Superman have a post-credit scene?

No. Locke the Superman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Locke the Superman in?

The original language of Locke the Superman is Japanese.

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