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Ghost in the Shell

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Ghost in the Shell (1995)

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Reviews Counted:467

Fresh:421

Rotten:46

Average Rating:7.8/10

Consensus: A stunning feat of modern animation, Ghost in the Shell offers a thoughtful, complex treat for anime fans, as well as a perfect introduction for viewers new to the genre.

Runtime: 2 hrs

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Another visually sensational animated film from the producers of the acclaimed "Akira." Major Motoko Kusanagi is a beautiful cyborg who works for Section 29, Japan's secret police force, in the... Another visually sensational animated film from the producers of the acclaimed "Akira." Major Motoko Kusanagi is a beautiful cyborg who works for Section 29, Japan's secret police force, in the year 2029. Motoko's supervisor, Aramaki, orders her to find Puppet Master, a sinister computer terrorist created by a rival organization. Helping her is fellow cyborg Bateau and the almost entirely human agent Togusa. Because their prey has the ability to hack into the minds of his enemies, the evil villain must be stopped as soon as possible. But as the tough cops close in on their target, Motoko realizes that she and Puppet Master seem to have a lot in common. [More]

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Director: Mamoru Oshii
Screenwriter: Kazunori Ito
Composer: Kenji Kawai
Producer: Kodansha

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