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

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Last modified: Jun. 12, 2017

Ghost in the Shell

Release Date: Friday, March 31, 2017 Theaters

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

Director: Rupert Sanders

Starring: Scarlett Johansson Pilou Asbæk Michael Pitt Takeshi Kitano Juliette Binoche

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 46 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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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

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Who stars in Ghost in the Shell – Cast List

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Who is making Ghost in the Shell – Crew List

A look at Ghost in the Shell behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rupert Sanders last helmed The Crow and Snow White and the Huntsman. The film's writer Laeta Kalogridis last penned Terminator: Genisys and Shutter Island.

Producers
Ari Arad
Steven Paul

Production – What we know about the Ghost in the Shell

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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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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Production

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

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.

Pre-Production

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

Development

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, suggestive content and some disturbing images
Runtime
1 hr, 46 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Ghost in the Shell 3-D

Language
English
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Ghost in the Shell Release Date: When was the film released?

Ghost in the Shell was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 31 , 2017. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Zookeeper's Wife, The Boss Baby and Donnie Darko. Additional information: 2D/3D, IMAX.

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