Ghost in the Shell ( Blu-ray )
In early 21st century Japan, the search for a criminal computer genius known as 'The Puppet Master' sends a cyborg policewoman on a dangerous search, leading her to a powerful artificial intelligence whose influence reaches into the government and who is looking for a physical form to inhabit. Spellbinding animated sci-fier, based on Masamune Shirow's Manga series, is given a digital makeover for this 2.0 special edition, now remastered in HD and reanimated with new advances in CG animation.
Year: 1995
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Japanese Cinema, Anime, Film Festivals 2006, Blu-ray Discs
Country: Japan
Director: Mamoru Oshii
Duration: 83 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence and offensive language.
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