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Ghost in the Shell

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Ghost in the Shell
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NR,1hr 25min
Genres:
Sci-Fi,Action
Release:
1996
Director:
Mamoru Oshii
Distributor:
Manga Video
Starring:
Steve Davis, Richard George, William Knight  ...more
Synopsis: In the year 2029, the world has become interconnected by a vast electronic network that permeates every aspect of life. That same network also becomes a battlefield for Tokyo's Section Nine security force, which has been charged with apprehending the master hacker known only as the Puppet Master. Spearheading the investigation is Major Motoko Kusanagi, who -- like many in her department -- is a cyborg officer, far more powerful than her human appearance would suggest. And yet as the Puppet Master, ... Full Synopsis
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Emru Townsend, AMG Review
Based on a manga by Masamune Shirow and directed by Mamoru Oshii, Ghost in the Shell marries the best aspects of both creators' styles. As in Appleseed, Shirow's tale is set in a near-future that should, by rights, be a utopia, yet still has a need for specialized police and military. Once again, Shirow uses his characters to pose questions about the nature of humanity -- how we regard each other, ... Full Review
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