Ghost in the Shell (1995 film)
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| Directed by | Mamoru Oshii |
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| Screenplay by | Kazunori Itō |
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Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow |
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| Music by | Kenji Kawai |
| Cinematography | Hisao Shirai |
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| Distributed by | Shochiku |
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82 minutes |
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| Language | Japanese |
| Box office | $2.3 million |
Ghost in the Shell (known in Japan as Mobile Armored Riot Police: Ghost In The Shell (攻殻機動隊 GHOST IN THE SHELL Kōkaku Kidōtai Gōsuto In Za Sheru?)) is a 1995 science fiction anime film based on manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow. The film was written by Kazunori Itō and directed by Mamoru Oshii and stars the voices of Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ōtsuka, and Iemasa Kayumi. Ghost in the Shell was a Japanese and British international co-production that was produced by Kodansha in association with Bandai Visual and Manga Entertainment, with Production I.G serving as the animation studio.
The film's plot follows the hunt by the public-security agency Section 9 for a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master. With the assistance of her team, Motoko Kusanagi tracks and finds their suspect, only to be drawn into a complex sequence of political intrigue and a cover-up as to the identity and goals of the Puppet Master. The overarching philosophical themes of the film include self-identity in a technologically advanced world. The music, composed by Kenji Kawai, includes an ancient Japanese language in a wedding song that serves as a key piece of music leading up to the climax of the film.
Widely considered to be one of the greatest anime films of all time, critics particularly praised its visuals, which were achieved through a combination of traditional cel animation and CG animation. The film has served as inspiration for filmmakers such as the Wachowskis. In 2004, Oshii directed Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence which was billed as a separate work and not a true sequel. In 2008, Oshii released an updated version of the original film titled Ghost in the Shell 2.0, featuring new audio and updated 3D animation. A live-action remake starring Scarlett Johansson was released in the United States on March 31, 2017.
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