SF New Century Lensman Movie Pamphlet, Domestic Version, Vintage "Doc" E. (Edward) E. (Elmer) Smith, over a decade starting in 1937, wrote the Lensman series, a major science fiction novel including "Galactic Patrol," and played a significant role in shaping the genre of entertainment novels known as "space opera." The Lensman series centers on the growth and exploits of Kimball Kinnison, an Earthman Lensman, and depicts a tumultuous story leading up to an all-out war between galactic civilization and the space pirates of Boskone (Bosconian civilization), who are their enemies. Original Work: E.E. Smith Director: Kazuyuki Hirokawa, Yoshiaki Kawajiri Screenplay: Soji Yoshikawa Character Design: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kazuo Tomizawa Mechanical Design: Takashi Watanabe, Koji Morimoto Production: MK, Madhouse (Production Cooperation) Production: Kodansha Distribution: Toho Towa Release Date: July 7, 1984 Running Time: 107 minutes