In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
Directed by Mamoru Oshii
💰 Earned $10M on a $3M budget — a 3.3× return.
🌍 Original title: “GHOST IN THE SHELL”.
🎬 A Japan/UK production.
🏆 5 wins & 7 nominations total.
🤝 One of 4 films pairing Mamoru Oshii with Akio Otsuka.
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