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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979): Cast & Plot

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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie is a 1979 animated sci-fi film directed by Rintaro, starring Masako Ikeda as Maetel (voice), Masako Nozawa and Akiko Tsuboi. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.

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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Director
Rintaro
Genres
Animation , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toei Animation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Galaxy Express 999: The Movie About?

The premise of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a distant future where people can purchase mechanized bodies to achieve immortality, orphaned teen Tetsuro boards the interstellar train Galaxy Express 999. He hopes to earn a cyborg body that will allow him to avenge his mother's death. During the journey he encounters the mysterious Maetel, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his lost mother, guiding him through the cosmos.

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • multiple english dubs
  • 2d animation
  • flying train
  • isekai
  • anime animation
  • young
  • hand drawn animation
  • space sci fi
  • shonen anime animation
  • for grown ups animation
  • galaxy express 999
  • outer space
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  • space travel
  • based on manga
  • punctuation in title
  • hyphen in title
  • locomotive
  • based on comic
  • anime
  • space opera
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Cast & crew

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie Cast & Characters

Masako Ikeda leads the cast as Maetel (voice), with Masako Nozawa as Tetsurô Hoshino (voice) and Akiko Tsuboi as Kanae Hoshino (Tetsurô's mother) (voice). Directed by Rintaro; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie Plot Summary

What happens in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the distant future, humanity freely traverses the stars and has even developed a way to transfer consciousness into mechanized bodies, a path some believe can grant eternal life. Yet the process remains costly, and rumors persist that the prize lies at the last stop of the Galaxy Express 999, a legendary intergalactic train propelled by a locomotive reminiscent of Earth’s JNR Class C62. Twelve-year-old street urchin Tetsurô Hoshino Masako Nozawa dreams of reaching that final destination, hoping to barter a machine body for his own survival and revenge.

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The whole story of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie, scene by scene

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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Ginga tetsudô Three-Nine” and “Galaxy Express 999: The Signature Edition”.

Also known as
  • Ginga tetsudô Three-Nine
  • Galaxy Express 999: The Signature Edition
  • Ginga Tetsudō 999
  • Galaxy Express 999 - The Movie
  • 은하철도 999 극장판 1기
  • Galaxy Express 999 - Il film
  • Галактический экспресс 999
  • Expresso da Galáxia 999
  • 은하철도 999 - 극장판
  • 銀河鐵道999
  • 银河铁道999
  • Галактичний експрес 999
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  • 銀河鐵道 999

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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was Galaxy Express 999: The Movie released?

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie was released on August 4, 1979.

Who directed Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie was directed by Rintaro.

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Who is in the cast of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie?

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie stars Masako Ikeda as Maetel (voice), Masako Nozawa as Tetsurô Hoshino (voice) and Akiko Tsuboi as Kanae Hoshino (Tetsurô's mother) (voice), among 18 credited actors.

Does Galaxy Express 999: The Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Galaxy Express 999: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Galaxy Express 999: The Movie in?

The original language of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie is Japanese.

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