Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
銀河鉄道999
“Your imagination is the final destination”
Synopsis
In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Galaxy Express 999 Trailer Roger Corman Version
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-30
Top Cast
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Masako Nozawa
Tetsurô Hoshino (voice)
Masako Ikeda
Maetel (voice)
Yoko Asagami
Claire (voice)
Miyoko Aso
Tochirô's Mother (voice)
Toshiko Fujita
Shadow (voice)
Yasuo Hisamatsu
Antares (voice)
Makio Inoue
Captain Harlock (voice)
Tatsuya Jo
Narrator (voice)
Ryoko Kinomiya
Queen Promethium (voice)
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Conductor (voice)
Gorō Naya
Doctor Ban (voice)
Noriko Ohara
Ryûzu / Mîmé (voice)
Banjo Ginga
Captain of the Guard (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
Tochirô Ôyama (voice)
Reiko Tajima
Emeraldas (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Count Mecha (voice)
Akiko Tsuboi
Kanae Hoshino (Tetsurô's mother) (voice)
Ryuji Saikachi
Tavern Owner (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Cinémanga
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rintaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Kon Ichikawa, Fumio Ishimori
- Original Score
- Nozomi Aoki
- Original Title
- 銀河鉄道999
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rintaro
Kon Ichikawa, Fumio Ishimori, Leiji Matsumoto
Nozomi Aoki
Masatoshi Fukui
Izumi Ohkuma, Masaaki Hanai
Chiaki Imada
Department Leadership Roster
Rintaro
Director
Izumi Ohkuma
Editor
Masaaki Hanai
Editor
Kon Ichikawa
Screenplay
Fumio Ishimori
Screenplay
Leiji Matsumoto
Writer
Masatoshi Fukui
Director of Photography
Nozomi Aoki
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
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What is Galaxy Express 999: The Movie about?
In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.
Who directed Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?
Galaxy Express 999: The Movie was directed by Rintaro.
Who stars in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?
The principal cast of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie includes Masako Nozawa, Masako Ikeda, Yoko Asagami, Miyoko Aso, Toshiko Fujita.
When was Galaxy Express 999: The Movie released and how long is it?
Galaxy Express 999: The Movie was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Galaxy Express 999: The Movie was composed by Nozomi Aoki.