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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

攻殻機動隊 Stand Alone Complex The Laughing Man

“Get out of the Network!”

Synopsis

The year is 2030 and six years have passed since a criminal known only as "The Laughing Man" swept through top medical nanotechnology firms committing acts of cyber-terrorism, kidnapping, and espionage leaving no known suspects. New information is revealed, as Section 9 enters the hunt for a suspect capable of unfathomable actions in this compilation of Stand Alone Complex content.

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 1, 2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 6, 2018

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kenji Kamiyama
Screenplay & Story
Dai Sato, Junichi Fujisaku, Taiki Sakurai, Kenji Kamiyama
Original Score
Yoko Kanno
Original Title
攻殻機動隊 Stand Alone Complex The Laughing Man
Country of Origin
Japan, United States of America
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 40m
Production Studios
Production I.G, Kodansha, Bandai Entertainment, Manga Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kenji Kamiyama

Screenplay & Story

Dai Sato, Junichi Fujisaku, Taiki Sakurai, Kenji Kamiyama, Shirow Masamune

Original Score & Music

Yoko Kanno

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Shirow Masamune

Department Leadership Roster

Yoko Kanno

Yoko Kanno

Original Music Composer

Dai Sato

Dai Sato

Screenplay

Junichi Fujisaku

Screenplay

Taiki Sakurai

Taiki Sakurai

Screenplay

Kenji Kamiyama

Kenji Kamiyama

Director

Kenji Kamiyama

Kenji Kamiyama

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man about?

The year is 2030 and six years have passed since a criminal known only as "The Laughing Man" swept through top medical nanotechnology firms committing acts of cyber-terrorism, kidnapping, and espionage leaving no known suspects. New information is revealed, as Section 9 enters the hunt for a suspect capable of unfathomable actions in this compilation of Stand Alone Complex content.

Who directed Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man was directed by Kenji Kamiyama.

Who stars in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man?

The principal cast of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man includes Atsuko Tanaka, Osamu Saka, Yutaka Nakano, Koichi Yamadera, Toru Okawa.

When was Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man released and how long is it?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man was composed by Yoko Kanno.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man based on a book or true story?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Shirow Masamune".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).