Ghost in the Shell
GHOST IN THE SHELL / 攻殻機動隊
“It found a voice... now it needs a body.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official 4K Re-Release Trailer [Subtitled]Official
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Top Cast
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Atsuko Tanaka
Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Batou (voice)
Iemasa Kayumi
Puppetmaster (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Togusa (voice)
Yutaka Nakano
Ishikawa (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Aramaki (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Director Nakamura (voice)
Masakazu Namaki
Dr. Willis (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi
Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)
Shinji Ogawa
Gaikôkan (voice)
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Mizuho Daita (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Garbage Collector A (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Garbage Collector B (voice)
Hiroshi Yanaka
Coroner (voice)
Ginzo Matsuo
Old Man (voice)
Takashi Matsuyama
Terrorist (voice)
Sanryo Odaka
Technician (voice)
Masamichi Sato
Driver (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.33x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazunori Ito
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- GHOST IN THE SHELL / 攻殻機動隊
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Bandai Visual, Production I.G, Kodansha, Manga Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mamoru Oshii
Kazunori Ito, Shirow Masamune
Kenji Kawai
Hisao Shirai
Shuichi Kakesu
Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Ken Iyadomi, Andy Frain, Teruo Miyahara, Shigeru Watanabe
Department Leadership Roster
Hisao Shirai
Director of Photography
Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
Producer
Mamoru Oshii
Director
Kazunori Ito
Screenplay
Ken Iyadomi
Producer
Shuichi Kakesu
Editor
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Ken Matsumoto
Producer
Yoshimasa Mizuo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ghost in the Shell.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost in the Shell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost in the Shell about?
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.
Who directed Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?
The principal cast of Ghost in the Shell includes Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera, Yutaka Nakano.
When was Ghost in the Shell released and how long is it?
Ghost in the Shell was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (3.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ghost in the Shell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost in the Shell was composed by Kenji Kawai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).