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Ghost in the Shell

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

NR 1996 · 1h 23m · Animation, Action, Science Fiction
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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.

Theatrical
Mar 29, 1996
Box Office
$10.0M
Budget
$3.0M
Return
3.3x
DVD / Blu-ray
Jun 18, 1996
Theaters
32
Director
Mamoru Oshii
Writer
Kazunori Ito
Producers
Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Ken Iyadomi, Andy Frain
Music
Kenji Kawai
Studio
Bandai Visual, Production I.G, Kodansha, Manga Entertainment
Original Title
GHOST IN THE SHELL
Original Language
Japanese
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Love for Machines in 2029 A.D.
Tagline People love machines in 2029 A.D.
The Fluidity of Identity and Change
Major Motoko Kusanagi You talk about redefining my identity. I want a guarantee that I can still be myself.
Puppet Master There isn't one. Why would you wish to? All things change in a dynamic environment. Your effort to remain what you are is what limits you.
Standard Issue Firearm Discussion
Major Motoko Kusanagi What the hell did you use?
Batou Your standard issue big gun.
Uncertainty Surrounds Project 2501's Motives
Nakamura I don't understand anything anymore. Why would Project 2501 run to Section 9?
Dr. Willis No one can be sure. But whatever the motive, or whatever's pushing him, there must surely be a reason. ... I don't know. Maybe he's got a girlfriend there he's got the hots for.
Nakamura Utter nonsense.

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