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Ghost in the Shell

Original title: Kôkaku Kidôtai
  • 19951995
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
140K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,757
644
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Kôkaku Kidôtai (1995)
2029: A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of "The Puppet Master," a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together with her fellow agents from Section 9, Kusanagi embarks on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity. Director Mamoru Oshii's award-winning cyber-tech thriller, based on the comic book by Masamune Shirow, has established itself as one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time.
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A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
140K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,757
644
  • Director
    • Mamoru Oshii
  • Writers
    • Shirow Masamune(based on the manga by)
    • Kazunori Itô(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Atsuko Tanaka(voice)
    • Iemasa Kayumi(voice)
    • Akio Ôtsuka(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mamoru Oshii
  • Writers
    • Shirow Masamune(based on the manga by)
    • Kazunori Itô(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Atsuko Tanaka(voice)
    • Iemasa Kayumi(voice)
    • Akio Ôtsuka(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 352User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
    Official Trailer
    Ghost in the Shell
    Trailer 0:25
    Ghost in the Shell

    Photos96

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    Top cast

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    Atsuko Tanaka
    Atsuko Tanaka
    • Kusanagi Motokoas Kusanagi Motoko
    • (voice)
    Iemasa Kayumi
    • Ningyô tsukaias Ningyô tsukai
    • (voice)
    Akio Ôtsuka
    Akio Ôtsuka
    • Batôas Batô
    • (voice)
    Kôichi Yamadera
    Kôichi Yamadera
    • Togusaas Togusa
    • (voice)
    Yutaka Nakano
    • Ishikawaas Ishikawa
    • (voice)
    Tamio Ôki
    • Aramakias Aramaki
    • (voice)
    Tesshô Genda
    Tesshô Genda
    • Nakamura buchôas Nakamura buchô
    • (voice)
    Namaki Masakazu
    • Urisu hakaseas Urisu hakase
    • (voice)
    Masato Yamanouchi
    • Gaimu daijinas Gaimu daijin
    • (voice)
    Shinji Ogawa
    • Gaikôkanas Gaikôkan
    • (voice)
    Mitsuru Miyamoto
    • Daida Mizuhoas Daida Mizuho
    • (voice)
    Kazuhiro Yamaji
    • Seisô kyokuinas Seisô kyokuin
    • (voice)
    Shigeru Chiba
    Shigeru Chiba
    • Seisô kyokuinas Seisô kyokuin
    • (voice)
    Hiroshi Yanaka
    • Kenshi-kanas Kenshi-kan
    • (voice)
    Ginzô Matsuo
    • Ossanas Ossan
    • (voice)
    Takashi Matsuyama
    • Jikkô-hanas Jikkô-han
    • (voice)
    Sanryô Odaka
    • Gishias Gishi
    • (voice)
    Masamichi Satô
    • Untenshuas Untenshu
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Mamoru Oshii
    • Writers
      • Shirow Masamune(based on the manga by)
      • Kazunori Itô(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    It is the year 2029. Technology has advanced so far that cyborgs are commonplace. In addition, human brains can connect to the internet directly. Major Motoko Kusanagi is an officer in Section 9, an elite, secretive police division that deals with special operations, including counter terrorism and cyber crime. She is currently on the trail of the Puppet Master, a cyber criminal who hacks into the brains of cyborgs in order to obtain information and to commit other crimes. —grantss
    • cyberpunk
    • cyborg
    • anime
    • hacker
    • mind control
    • 228 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It found a voice... now it needs a body.
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In ordinary anime, characters would at least blink to create the feeling of "being animated", but in this movie, Motoko's eyes intentionally stayed unblinking many times. Director Mamoru Oshii's intention was to portray her as a "doll".
    • Goofs
      The car underneath the spider tank changes in size relative to the tank between shots.
    • Quotes

      Major Motoko Kusanagi: If we all reacted the same way, we'd be predictable, and there's always more than one way to view a situation. What's true for the group is also true for the individual. It's simple: Overspecialize, and you breed in weakness. It's slow death.

    • Alternate versions
      The original Japanese version has the song "Reincarnation" played over the ending credits. This song was replaced with "One Minute Warning" by Passengers (a collaboration between U2 and Brian Eno) for the English version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      See You Everyday
      Composed and Arranged by Kenji Kawai

      Lyrics Pong Chack Man

      Vocals Fang Ka Wing

      Chorus Junko Hirotani

    User reviews352

    Review
    Top review
    A Visually Stunning Anime for Adult Audiences
    Wonderfully executed anime classic.

    It is a darker anime tale aimed towards a more mature audience. I enjoyed the amazing realism of this film. The attention to detail is definitely enjoyable to see.

    The DVD has a rather enjoyable documentary on the making of the film. Any fan will enjoy the structure and content of the documentary. It is quite informative on the process of making the film.

    Like most Anime, there is a lot of character development and dialogue mixed with stunning visuals.

    I think the most captivating element that this film has to offer is its creative "cinematography" and attention to detail. There are numerous memorable shots in this film.

    This is not an anime for everybody. Attention to story is critical and I am guilty of rewinding certain areas just to keep up with the story.

    Thankfully this is not a mindless science-fiction/anime tale filled with crazy action sequences. The Ghost in the Shell proves to be quite philosophical in nature by questioning the meaning of life.

    I would love to venture deeper into this story and its message but I think it is better for you interpret it on your own.

    Remember to watch this movie with your heart, not with your mind. Reflect on it later. This is the best way to enjoy this type of film.
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    • AMIO-PatricioMunoz
    • Nov 16, 2003

    FAQ6

    • In what year does GITS take place?
    • Are all humans in this future cybernized?
    • What are the differences between the Original Version and the 2.0 Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Armored Riot Police
    • Production companies
      • Kôdansha
      • Bandai Visual Company
      • Manga Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • ¥330,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $889,074
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,736
      • Feb 4, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $918,738
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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