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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

2h 8m1979Rintaro
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"Your imagination is the final destination"

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.

AdventureAnimationScience Fiction
CyborgSpace TravelRevengeSpaceTranshumanismTrainAdult AnimationAnime

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Frequently asked questions

What is Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979) about?

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.

Who stars in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie stars Masako Nozawa (Tetsurô Hoshino (voice)), Masako Ikeda (Maetel (voice)), Yoko Asagami (Claire (voice)), Miyoko Aso (Tochirô's Mother (voice)), Toshiko Fujita (Shadow (voice)). The film was directed by Rintaro.

How long is Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979.

Where can I watch Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?

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