Ghost In The Shell (1996)

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Theatrical - Wide 1996-03-29

Cast Atsuko Tanaka Iemasa Kayumi K?i Yamadera
Directed by Mamoru Oshii
Written by Kazunori It?d>

Genres: Animation Science-Fiction

Synopsis

The year is 2029. The world has become intensively information oriented and humans are well-connected to the network. Crime has developed into a sophisticated stage by hacking into the interactive network. To prevent this, Section 9 is formed. These are cyborgs with incredible strengths and abilities that can access any network on Earth.

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