Ghost in the Shell
"It found a voice... Now it needs a body."
Originally released in 1995. Ghost in the Shell is a action/animation film. directed by Mamoru Oshii. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, and Iemasa Kayumi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (3,725 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
3.3x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Bandai Visual
- Production I.G
- Kodansha
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 hacke...
Who directed Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
How long is Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Ghost in the Shell released?
Ghost in the Shell was released on November 18, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ghost in the Shell?
The main cast of Ghost in the Shell includes Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera, Yutaka Nakano.
Is Ghost in the Shell worth watching?
Ghost in the Shell has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 3,725 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.