Patlabor: The Movie
機動警察パトレイバー 劇場版
Synopsis
A mysterious suicide and a series of unmanned robot run-aways sparks off a Police investigation into the suspicious software on-board thousands of industrial robots around Tokyo.
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Patlabor: The Movie (1989) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Mina Tominaga
Noa Izumi (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Asuma Shinohara (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Kiichi Goto (voice)
Yoshiko Sakakibara
Shinobu Nagumo (voice)
Yo Inoue
Kanuka Clancy (voice)
Issei Futamata
Mikiyasu Shinshi (voice)
Michihiro Ikemizu
Isao Ohta (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Hiromi Yamazaki (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Shigeo Shiba (voice)
Osamu Saka
Seitaro Sakaki (voice)
Mahito Tsujimura
Jitsuyama (voice)
Tomomichi Nishimura
Matsui (voice)
Shinji Ogawa
Fukushima (voice)
Koji Tsujitani
Kataoka
Toshihiko Kojima
Kaihou (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2000
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazunori Ito
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- 機動警察パトレイバー 劇場版
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Studio Deen, TFC, Bandai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mamoru Oshii
Kazunori Ito, Masami Yuki, Mamoru Oshii, Yutaka Izubuchi, Akemi Takada
Kenji Kawai
Mitsunobu Yoshida
Sachiko Miki, Kumi Hiishi, Masaki Sakamoto
Shin Unozawa, Taro Maki, Makoto Kubo
Department Leadership Roster
Mamoru Oshii
Director
Kazunori Ito
Screenplay
Shin Unozawa
Producer
Mitsunobu Yoshida
Director of Photography
Taro Maki
Producer
Makoto Kubo
Producer
Sachiko Miki
Editor
Kumi Hiishi
Editor
Masaki Sakamoto
Editor
Seiji Morita
Editor
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patlabor: The Movie
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What is Patlabor: The Movie about?
A mysterious suicide and a series of unmanned robot run-aways sparks off a Police investigation into the suspicious software on-board thousands of industrial robots around Tokyo.
Who directed Patlabor: The Movie?
Patlabor: The Movie was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
Who stars in Patlabor: The Movie?
The principal cast of Patlabor: The Movie includes Mina Tominaga, Toshio Furukawa, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Yo Inoue.
When was Patlabor: The Movie released and how long is it?
Patlabor: The Movie was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Patlabor: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Patlabor: The Movie was composed by Kenji Kawai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Patlabor: The Movie?
Patlabor: The Movie holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).