The Ultraman
飛天超人
“Costing millions, filmed on location throughout Southeast Asia, this is an annual masterpiece.”
Synopsis
After being killed by a gang of bandits who desecrate a Buddha statue, a young boy named Ah Kuo is revived by Ultramen and becomes a new Ultraman. Together, the Ultramen battle an army of monsters who are awakened by a failed rocket test.
Top Cast
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Ted Thomas
Ultraman (Hanuman) / Sripouk / Robber in green (partial) / Narrator (voices)
Chris Hilton
Dr. Wisut / Robber in black (partial) (voices)
Warren Rooke
Ultraman / Srisuriya / Robber in green (partial) / Robber in blue (voices)
Ron Oliphant
Helios / Robber in black (partial) (voices)
Sanit Kaewadee
Ah Kuo
Ouab Somchat
Ah Nan
Yodchai Meksuwan
Dr. Wisut
Pawana Chanajit
Marissa
Sripouk
Pilot #1
Srisuriya
Pilot #2
Kaan Boonchoo
Robber in green
Jan Wanpen
Robber in black
Prida Somthobsuuk
Robber in blue
Mitsuhiro Ogata
Ultraman (Hanuman) (action scenes)
Ajarn Udom
Ultraman (Hanuman) (dance scenes)
Kinichi Kusumi
Helios / Ultraman
Sompote Sands
Photographer at Rising Moon 7
Nikhom Sihsurat
Reporter in blue at Rising Moon 7
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sompote Sands, Shohei Tôjô, Ted Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Sompote Sands, Bunzô Wakatsuki, Toyoaki Dan
- Original Title
- 飛天超人
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers, Chaiyo Productions, Tsuburaya Productions, Axis International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sompote Sands, Shohei Tôjô, Ted Thomas
Sompote Sands, Bunzô Wakatsuki, Toyoaki Dan, Ron Oliphant
Toshiyuki Machida
Run Run Shaw, Sompote Sands, Noboru Tsuburaya, Runme Shaw, Nikhom Sihsurat
Department Leadership Roster
Sompote Sands
Director
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Shohei Tôjô
Director
Toshiyuki Machida
Director of Photography
Tetsuzô Ôsawa
Production Design
Ted Thomas
Director
Runme Shaw
Producer
Sompote Sands
Screenplay
Bunzô Wakatsuki
Screenplay
Toyoaki Dan
Screenplay
Nikhom Sihsurat
Producer
Hisao Itô
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ultraman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ultraman about?
After being killed by a gang of bandits who desecrate a Buddha statue, a young boy named Ah Kuo is revived by Ultramen and becomes a new Ultraman. Together, the Ultramen battle an army of monsters who are awakened by a failed rocket test.
Who directed The Ultraman?
The Ultraman was directed by Sompote Sands, Shohei Tôjô, Ted Thomas.
Who stars in The Ultraman?
The principal cast of The Ultraman includes Ted Thomas, Chris Hilton, Warren Rooke, Ron Oliphant, Sanit Kaewadee.
When was The Ultraman released and how long is it?
The Ultraman was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.