Ghost in the Shell(1995)
“It found a voice... Now it needs a body.”
Overview
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
Studio
Bandai Visual
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Atsuko Tanaka
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Akio Otsuka
as Batou (voice)
Iemasa Kayumi
as Puppetmaster (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
as Togusa (voice)
Yutaka Nakano
as Ishikawa (voice)
Tamio Ohki
as Aramaki (voice)
Tessyo Genda
as Director Nakamura (voice)
Masakazu Namaki
as Dr. Willis (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi
as Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)
Shinji Ogawa
as Gaikôkan (voice)
Mitsuru Miyamoto
as Mizuho Daita (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji
as Garbage Collector A (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Bandai Visual • Production I.G • Kodansha
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ghost in the Shell (1995).
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 and released in 1995. It is a action, animation, science fiction film.
How long is Ghost in the Shell?▼
Ghost in the Shell has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?▼
The cast of Ghost in the Shell includes Atsuko Tanaka as Motoko Kusanagi (voice), Akio Otsuka as Batou (voice), Iemasa Kayumi as Puppetmaster (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Togusa (voice), Yutaka Nakano as Ishikawa (voice) and more.
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