Galaxy Express 999: The Movie(1979)
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie Synopsis
In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.
Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979) is a adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Rintaro, released on August 4, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Masako Nozawa, Masako Ikeda, Yoko Asagami and Miyoko Aso. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Rintaro
- Writers:
- Leiji Matsumoto, Kon Ichikawa, Fumio Ishimori
- Cinematographer:
- Masatoshi Fukui
- Production:
- Toei Animation
- Status:
- Released
Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979) Trailer
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masako Nozawa
as Tetsurô Hoshino (voice)
Masako Ikeda
as Maetel (voice)
Yoko Asagami
as Claire (voice)
Miyoko Aso
as Tochirô's Mother (voice)
Toshiko Fujita
as Shadow (voice)
Yasuo Hisamatsu
as Antares (voice)
Makio Inoue
as Captain Harlock (voice)
- Tatsuya Jo
Tatsuya Jo
as Narrator (voice)
Ryoko Kinomiya
as Queen Promethium (voice)
Kaneta Kimotsuki
as Conductor (voice)
- Gorō Naya
Gorō Naya
as Doctor Ban (voice)
Noriko Ohara
as Ryûzu / Mîmé (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Rintaro, written by Leiji Matsumoto, Kon Ichikawa and Fumio Ishimori.
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 83 ratings.
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Galaxy Express 999: The Movie online?
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979) is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?
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The main cast of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979) includes Masako Nozawa, Masako Ikeda, Yoko Asagami, Miyoko Aso and Toshiko Fujita. The film was directed by Rintaro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Galaxy Express 999: The Movie released?
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie was released on August 4, 1979 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Galaxy Express 999: The Movie worth watching?
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?
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Yes. The official Galaxy Express 999: The Movie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.