Ghost in the shell
Ghost in the shell [videorecording] /
based on the manga by Shirow Masamune ; produced by Kodansha in association with Bandai Visual and Manga Entertainment ; producers, Yoshimasa Mizuo ... [et al.] ; screenplay, Kazunori Ito ; director Mamoru Oshii.
- Lincolnshire, IL. : Manga Entertainment, c1998.
- 1 videodisc (82 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Based on the manga by Masamune Shirow. Japanese version originally produced as a motion picture in 1995 ; English dubbed version produced in 1998. Special features include: The making of Ghost in the shell (30 min.) ; interactive menus ; production report.
Animation director, Toshihiko Nishikubo ; editor, Shūichi Kakesu ; music, Kenji Kawai. Animation director, Toshihiko Nishikubo ; editor, Shūichi Kakesu ; music, Kenji Kawai.
Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ohtsuka, Tamio Oki, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera, Tessho Genda. Voice (English version): Richard George, Mimi Woods, William Frederick, Abe Lasser.
In a world caught in the grip of information overload, Major Kusanagi is an elite officer and heavily modified cybernetic agent. She is on the trail of a computer-criminal who turns people into human marionettes, controlled by computer. She discovers that his true identity lies at the center of a vast and lethal political conspiracy.
Unrated. Suggested 17+ for graphic violence, language, and brief nudity. Parental discretion advised.
DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (English), Pro Logic surround sound (Japanese) ; wide screen version presented in a matted format preserving the 1.85:1 aspect ration of the original theatrical released, enhanced for widescreen (16x9) televisions ; digitally remastered.
Closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
In English or Japanese language soundtracks with optional English subtitles.
Winner 1997 World Animation celebration awards, 'Best theatrical feature film' & 'Best director of a theatrical feature film'
780063552929
800-635-529-2 Manga Entertainment M5529-2 Manga Video
Shirow, Masamune--Film adaptations.
Conspiracies--Drama.
Cyborgs--Drama.
Graphic novels--Japan--Film adaptations.
Hackers--Drama.
Anime.
Animated films.
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Science fiction films.
Based on the manga by Masamune Shirow. Japanese version originally produced as a motion picture in 1995 ; English dubbed version produced in 1998. Special features include: The making of Ghost in the shell (30 min.) ; interactive menus ; production report.
Animation director, Toshihiko Nishikubo ; editor, Shūichi Kakesu ; music, Kenji Kawai. Animation director, Toshihiko Nishikubo ; editor, Shūichi Kakesu ; music, Kenji Kawai.
Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ohtsuka, Tamio Oki, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera, Tessho Genda. Voice (English version): Richard George, Mimi Woods, William Frederick, Abe Lasser.
In a world caught in the grip of information overload, Major Kusanagi is an elite officer and heavily modified cybernetic agent. She is on the trail of a computer-criminal who turns people into human marionettes, controlled by computer. She discovers that his true identity lies at the center of a vast and lethal political conspiracy.
Unrated. Suggested 17+ for graphic violence, language, and brief nudity. Parental discretion advised.
DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (English), Pro Logic surround sound (Japanese) ; wide screen version presented in a matted format preserving the 1.85:1 aspect ration of the original theatrical released, enhanced for widescreen (16x9) televisions ; digitally remastered.
Closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
In English or Japanese language soundtracks with optional English subtitles.
Winner 1997 World Animation celebration awards, 'Best theatrical feature film' & 'Best director of a theatrical feature film'
780063552929
800-635-529-2 Manga Entertainment M5529-2 Manga Video
Shirow, Masamune--Film adaptations.
Conspiracies--Drama.
Cyborgs--Drama.
Graphic novels--Japan--Film adaptations.
Hackers--Drama.
Anime.
Animated films.
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Science fiction films.