Ghost in the Shell Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A cyborg policewoman attempts to bring down a nefarious computer hacker.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.

Cited as official plot version from paramount.com

Action Adventure Crime Suspense Thriller 3D IMAX

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Ghost in the Shell.

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  Scarlett Johansson

  ... Kusanagi

  Jurassic World Rebirth, Project Artemis

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  Pilou Asbæk

  ... Batou

  Hidden Strike, Ben Hur

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  Michael Pitt

  ... The Laughing Man

  Criminal, I Origins

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  Takeshi Kitano

  ... Daisuke Aramaki

  The Outsider, Outrage

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  Juliette Binoche

  ... Dr. Ouelet

  The Return, Godzilla

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  Kaori Momoi

  Emperor, Too Much (series)

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  Chin Han

  Mortal Kombat 2, Skyscraper

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  Danusia Samal

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  Lasarus Ratuere

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  Yutaka Izumihara

• T
  Tuwanda Manyimo

Crew Behind the Film

The Ghost in the Shell behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Rupert Sanders last directed The Crow and Snow White and the Huntsman. The film's writer Laeta Kalogridis last wrote Terminator: Genisys and Shutter Island.

Director

Rupert Sanders

Screenwriters

Laeta Kalogridis
Bill Wheeler
Jonathan Herman

Producers

Ari Arad
Steven Paul

Production Details

What we know about the Ghost in the Shell movie production.

Key Facts

• The film’s crew includes Cinematographer Jess Hall (THE SPECTACULAR NOW), Editor Neil Smith (SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN), Production Designer Jan Roelfs (FAST & FURIOUS 6), and Costume Designers Kurt Swanson and Bart Mueller (THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY
• Paramount on board to distribute and co-finance the film.
• Created by Masamune Shirow, "Ghost in the Shell" was first published in 1989. The Japanese comic book went on to generate two additional manga editions, three anime film adaptations, an anime TV series and three video games. The second anime film, "Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence", was released in the United States by DreamWorks' Go Fish Pictures in 2004.

Production Updates for Ghost in the Shell

Mar 2017

Completed

Changed Ghost in the Shell movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2016

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography on the film began on location in Wellington, New Zealand, on February 1, 2016.

Oct 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Film is scheduled to go into production in New Zealand in the first part of 2016. Jonathan Herman has been brought in to do an overhaul of the script.

May 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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