Ghost in the Shell (1995)
It found a voice... Now it needs a body.
In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
Director: Mamoru Oshii
Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: November 18, 1995
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Atsuko Tanaka - Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
- Akio Otsuka - Batou (voice)
- Iemasa Kayumi - Puppetmaster (voice)
- Koichi Yamadera - Togusa (voice)
- Yutaka Nakano - Ishikawa (voice)
- Tamio Ohki - Aramaki (voice)
- Tessyo Genda - Director Nakamura (voice)
- Masakazu Namaki - Dr. Willis (voice)
- Masato Yamanouchi - Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)
- Shinji Ogawa - Gaikôkan (voice)
Screenplay
- Kazunori Ito (Screenplay)
- Shirow Masamune (Comic Book)
Music: Kenji Kawai
Cinematography: Hisao Shirai
Editing: Shuichi Kakesu
Production: Bandai Visual, Production I.G, Kodansha
Country: Japan, United Kingdom
Language: 日本語
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: ja
Themes
AI and Robot Uprising, Visions of Future and Technology, Nihilistic visions of Future, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Anime Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
android, man vs machine, artificial intelligence (a.i.), computer virus, cyborg, dystopia, implantat, fugitive, female protagonist, cyberpunk, based on manga, adult animation, tech noir, anime
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ghost in the Shell about?
- In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
- Who directed Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
- Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell stars Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera, Yutaka Nakano, Tamio Ohki.
- How long is Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell is a Action, Animation, Science Fiction film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Ghost in the Shell gross?
- Ghost in the Shell grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Ghost in the Shell produced?
- Ghost in the Shell was produced in Japan, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Ghost in the Shell?
- The themes of Ghost in the Shell include: AI and Robot Uprising, Visions of Future and Technology, Nihilistic visions of Future, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Anime Fantasy Worlds.