Ghost in the Shell is a movie from 2017, featuring Scarlett Johansson in the lead role. This article highlights the various places it was filmed and offers details about the characters of the film. Discover more about the movie and intriguing facts from behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several locations. Firstly, Wellington, New Zealand was a crucial place for shooting scenes. Another key location was Hong Kong, China. The bustling city of Shanghai, China also formed part of the backdrop. Notably, many scenes were filmed at the Stone Street Studios in Wellington. Finally, Jackson Street, Petone in Lower Hutt, New Zealand also hosted the film’s crew. The film was primarily shot between February 1, 2016, and June 3, 2016, before wrap up shootings took place between June 7 and June 16 of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Scarlett Johansson | Major |
| Pilou Asbæk | Batou |
| Juliette Binoche | Dr. Ouelet |
| Chin Han | Togusa |
| Danusia Samal | Ladriya |
| Lasarus Ratuere | Ishikawa |
| Yutaka Izumihara | Saito |
| Tawanda Manyimo | Borma |
| Peter Ferdinando | Cutter |
| Anamaria Marinca | Dr. Dahlin |
| Daniel Henshall | Skinny Man |
| Erroll Anderson | Hanka Security Agent |
| Kai Fung Rieck | Diamond Face |
| Andrew Stehlin | No Pupils |
| Matthias Luafutu | Thick Built Yakuza |
| Kaori Momoi | Hairi |
| Kaori Yamamoto | Motoko |
| Andrew Morris | Hideo |
| Adwoa Aboah | Lia |
| Chris Obi | Ambassador |
| Rila Fukushima | Red Robed Geisha |
| Makoto Murata | Yakuza Gunman |
| Natarsha Orsman | Ouelet’s Assistant |
| Vinnie Bennett | Rookie Cop |
| Pete Teo | Tony |
| Xavier Horan | Section Six Soldier |
| Allan Henry | Section Six Soldier |
| Bowie Wing Wai Chan | Yakuza |
| Kirt Kishita | Street Hustler |
| David Johnson Wood | Section Six Leader |
| Kate Venables | Geisha |
| Emma Coppersmith | Geisha |
| Tanya Drewery | Geisha |
| Hannah Tasker-Poland | Geisha |
| Shinji Ikefuji | Kinsana |
| Yasushi Asaya | Yakuza (uncredited) |
| Kayla Bechor | Girl with News (uncredited) |
| Lucy Beeler | Aramaki’s Assistant #1 (uncredited) |
| Darvin Dela Cruz | Kuze Henchman / Yakuza (uncredited) |
| Julian Gaertner | Sniper (uncredited) |
| Lily Ge | Street girl (uncredited) |
| Stephen Grey | Yakuza Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Luke Ha | Yakuza (uncredited) |
| Kate Hawkins | Hanka Security Agent / Moroccan Woman (uncredited) |
| Oliver Heinrich | Data Host (uncredited) |
| Semiquaver Iafeta | Yakuza Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Alex Ishikawa | Yakuza Bar Madam (uncredited) |
| Matthew Jeng | Hotel Yakuza Gunman (uncredited) |
| Ben Johnson-Frow | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Philippe Joly | Section Six Soldier (uncredited) |
| Candy Knutzen | Geisha (uncredited) |
| Jace Lee | Yakuza Henchman (uncredited) |
| Jack Machiela | Data Host (uncredited) |
| Romain Mathelart | Man at the Bar (uncredited) |
| Greg McColl | Riot Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Mok | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Andrew Ng | Senior Monk (uncredited) |
| Patrice Poujol | Section Six Sniper (uncredited) |
| Jordan Rivers | The Monk (uncredited) |
| Warwick Sadler | Swat (uncredited) |
| Tony Shaw | Data Host (uncredited) |
| Angelica Thomas | Traffic Officer Hologram (uncredited) |
| Tricky | Senior Monk (uncredited) |
| Graham Vincent | Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Malachi Waters | President’s Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Ran Wei | The Assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael Wincott | Dr. Osmond (uncredited) |
| Jono Wong | Kazu Thug / Yakuza Bar (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie Ghost in the Shell was released on 7 April 2017.
- Its running duration is 1 hour and 47 minutes, and blend elements of the action and crime genres.
- The story is set in a futuristic world where Major Mira Killian, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, becomes the first cyber-enhanced soldier after surviving a horrific accident. Her purpose is to combat dangerous criminals.
- The film’s direction was under the helm of Rupert Sanders.
- Writers of the movie are Shirow Masamune, Jamie Moss, and William Wheeler.
- Other than Scarlett Johansson, actors Pilou Asbæk and Takeshi Kitano starred in important roles.
- The film received 3 awards and was nominated for 6 others.
- User Reviews count up to 1,050, with 464 critics reviewing the movie.
- The cast includes Juliette Binoche as Dr. Ouelet, Michael Pitt as Kuze, Chin Han as Togusa, and Danusia Samal as Ladriya.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wellington, New Zealand
- Latitude: -41.2923814
- Longitude: 174.7787463
- Place ID: ChIJy3TpSfyxOG0RcLQTomPvAAo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wellington, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Location Name: Hong Kong, China
- Latitude: 22.3193039
- Longitude: 114.1693611
- Place ID: ChIJD5gyo-3iAzQRfMnq27qzivA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hong Kong
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Location Name: Shanghai, China
- Latitude: 31.230416
- Longitude: 121.473701
- Place ID: ChIJMzz1sUBwsjURoWTDI5QSlQI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Shanghai, China
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Location Name: Stone Street Studios, Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
- Latitude: -41.3182286
- Longitude: 174.8134241
- Place ID: ChIJ_ZQpR4KvOG0Rhbs7JJz9tqM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
