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The Sky Crawlers (2008)
Sukai kurora (original title)

PG_13  122 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Drama   -  2 August 2008 (Japan)
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On an alternate future Earth, there is no longer any war between nations. Peace reigns over the entire planet... See full synopsis »

Director:

Mamoru Oshii

Writers:

Hiroshi Mori (story), Chihiro Itô (adaptation)

Stars:

Rinko Kikuchi, Ryo Kase and Chiaki Kuriyama
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Cast

Credited cast:
Rinko Kikuchi ...
Suito Kusanagi (voice: Japanese version)
Ryo Kase ...
Yuichi Kannami (voice: Japanese version)
Chiaki Kuriyama ...
Mitsuya (voice: Japanese version)
Shôsuke Tanihara Shôsuke Tanihara ...
Tokino (voice: Japanese version)
Megumi Yamaguchi Megumi Yamaguchi ...
Mizuki Kusanagi (voice: Japanese version)
Yukari Nishio Yukari Nishio ...
Bus Guide / News Announcer (voice: Japanese version)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Troy Baker ...
Naofumi Tokino (voice: English version)
Doug Erholtz Doug Erholtz ...
Blond-Haired Children (voice: English version)
Bryce Hitchcock ...
Mizuki Kusanagi (voice: English version)
Kirsten Potter ...
Fuko (voice: English version)
Cindy Robinson ...
Towa Sasakura (voice: English version)
Stephanie Sheh ...
Suito Kusanagi (voice: English version)
Michael Sinterniklaas Michael Sinterniklaas ...
Yuichi Kannami (voice: English version)
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Storyline

On an alternate future Earth, there is no longer any war between nations. Peace reigns over the entire planet...  See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

Prostitute | Alternate Reality | Child Smoking | Identity | Scene After End Credits  | See more »

Taglines:

Every day could be your last. Live life like there's no tomorrow.

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for material involving violence, some sexual content and smoking See all certifications »

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Égenjárók See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV), Production I.G. See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS-ES  | Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Director Trademark: [[Mamoru Oshii] [Basset Hound] See more »

Crazy Credits

SPOILER: After the end credits, a new pilot lands at the airbase and introduces himself to Kusanagi in her office. The scene is almost identical to the opening scene but we do not see the pilot's face. See more »

Soundtracks

"River of Crystals"
Lyrics by Miu Sakamoto
Composed by Kenji Kawai
Performed by Kimiko Ito
Courtesy of Warner Music Japan See more »