The Adventures of Ultraman

The Adventures of Ultraman

1981 · 84 min · ★ 6.5 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

VHS Description - "Come join in the thrilling outer space adventures of Ultraman, as he battles to save all of mankind. The starlord Barock has command of all the evil powers of the universe, and Ultraman must use the Ultramind, the force of the universal family of man, to fight Barock's deadly invasion. But Barock has captured Mentor, the keeper of the Ultramind and the com-mon life force of the planet Ultara, and will use this power to overthrow all good in the universe. Will Ultraman be able to save Mentor and destroy the cruel Barock in time, and by himself? See this action-packed adventure to find the startling conclusion!!" A film produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Based on Episodes 47 through 50 and 19 through 21.

Directed by Takeyuki Kanda · Written by Soji Yoshikawa

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Gary Morgan Scotty/Ultraman
Gladys Enright Anya
Susan Harry Sprang Lieutenant Nan Johnson
Sean Reily General Steel
Michael Guillian
Walter Schafer

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