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Ghost in the Shell (1995)

"It found a voice... Now it needs a body."

7.919951h 23mJA
ActionAnimationScience Fiction

Directed by Mamoru Oshii

Rating

7.9/10

Runtime

1h 23m

Language

JA

Release

November 18, 1995

Director

Mamoru Oshii

Official Trailer

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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 e...

Cast

Atsuko Tanaka

Atsuko Tanaka

Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Batou (voice)

Iemasa Kayumi

Iemasa Kayumi

Puppetmaster (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Togusa (voice)

Yutaka Nakano

Yutaka Nakano

Ishikawa (voice)

Tamio Ohki

Tamio Ohki

Aramaki (voice)

Tessyo Genda

Tessyo Genda

Director Nakamura (voice)

Masakazu Namaki

Masakazu Namaki

Dr. Willis (voice)

Masato Yamanouchi

Masato Yamanouchi

Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)

Shinji Ogawa

Shinji Ogawa

Gaikôkan (voice)

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Mizuho Daita (voice)

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Garbage Collector A (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ghost in the Shell (1995), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ghost in the Shell. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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