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.

Credits

Directed by

• Mamoru Oshii

Written by

• Kazunori Ito

Produced by

• Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
• Ken Iyadomi
• Ken Matsumoto
• Yoshimasa Mizuo

Music by

• Kenji Kawai

Cinematography

• Hisao Shirai

Edited by

• Shuichi Kakesu

Cast

• Atsuko Tanakaas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
• Akio Otsukaas Batou (voice)
• Iemasa Kayumias Puppetmaster (voice)
• Koichi Yamaderaas Togusa (voice)
• Yutaka Nakanoas Ishikawa (voice)
• Tamio Ohkias Aramaki (voice)
• Tessyo Gendaas Director Nakamura (voice)
• Masakazu Namakias Dr. Willis (voice)
• Masato Yamanouchias Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)
• Shinji Ogawaas Gaikôkan (voice)
• Mitsuru Miyamotoas Mizuho Daita (voice)
• Kazuhiro Yamajias Garbage Collector A (voice)
• Shigeru Chibaas Garbage Collector B (voice)
• Hiroshi Yanakaas Coroner (voice)
• Ginzo Matsuoas Old Man (voice)
• Takashi Matsuyamaas Terrorist (voice)
• Sanryo Odakaas Technician (voice)
• Masamichi Satoas Driver (voice)
• Atsuko Hayashidaas Operator (voice)
• Yuji Uedaas Communication (voice)

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