Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003): Cast & Box Office
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is a 2003 adventure sci-fi film directed by Leiji Matsumoto and Kazuhisa Takenouchi, starring Thomas Bangalter as Shep (singing voice), Romanthony and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes and earned $6.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Directors
- Leiji Matsumoto and Kazuhisa Takenouchi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Toei Animation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem About?
The premise of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four alien musicians are abducted by a producer who disguises them as humans and turns them into the pop group The Crescendolls. Space pilot Shep, with bassist Stella, follows them to Earth. The band rises to fame, but Shep frees the others at a concert, leaving Stella captive. The group then strives to regain their identities and rescue Stella.
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- anime animation
- no dialogue
- anime
- star
- piano
- ship
- space ship
- music band
- guitar
- space
- planet
- 2000s
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- drum
- live concert
- bassist
- guitarist
- keyboardist
- keyboard
- drummer
- audience
- extraterrestrial
- extraterrestrial girl
- alien girl
- female bassist
- alien boy
- alien woman
- blond man
- blonde woman
- extraterrestrial man
- alien man
- kidnapped man
- kidnapped boy
- extraterrestrial woman
- invasion
- blonde girl
- kidnapping
- blue skin
- blond boy
- kidnapped girl
- shotgun
- capture
- space suit
- blackout
- kidnapped woman
- tower
- technology
- space helmet
- sign
- alert
- poster
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Cast & Characters
Thomas Bangalter leads the cast as Shep (singing voice), with Romanthony as Octave (singing voice) and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Directed by Leiji Matsumoto and Kazuhisa Takenouchi; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Leiji Matsumoto
- Co-director Kazuhisa Takenouchi
- Thomas Bangalter as Shep (singing voice)
- Romanthony as Octave (singing voice)
- Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
- Todd Edwards
Also Starring in Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
· 1 moreInterstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Plot Summary
What happens in Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On an alien planet where a city’s skyline glows with blue-skinned inhabitants, the world’s joy begins with a live show that unites a quartet of musicians: the keyboardist Octave, the guitarist Arpegius, the drummer Baryl, and the bass player Stella. The performance, inspired by the Discovery era, fills a colossal stadium and is broadcast to every corner of the planet, turning the band into a planetary sensation. The story frames their rise against a backdrop of neon lights, pulsing synths, and the intoxicating pull of fame, all while the album’s mood and themes seem to pulse through every beat and riff.
Full summary
The whole story of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, scene by scene
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Box Office
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem grossed $6.9 million worldwide. $2.3 million came from the US and Canada and $4.5 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
- International
- $4.5M
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.
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Cars in Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
7 cars on screen, including the 1972 Honda Life Step Van and the 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine.
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1992 Ford Econoline Minor role
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Daft Punk - Interstella 5555” and “Interstella 5555 - The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem”.
- Also known as
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- Daft Punk - Interstella 5555
- Interstella 5555 - The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
- Interstella Five Five Five Five
- Interstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
- Интерстелла 5555
- Interstella 5555: The Story of the Secret Star System
- Intāsutera Fō Faibu
- インターステラ5555
- Интерстелла 5555: История секретной звёздной системы
- 인터 스텔라 5555
- Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto - Interstella 5555 - The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
- Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto: Interstella 5555
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- Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto - Interstella 5555
- 銀河生死戀5555
- 星際5555：異星夢系統秘傳
- 星际5555：异星梦系统秘传
- אינטרסטלה 5555
- 인터스텔라 5555
- Інтерстелла 5555
- Interstella 5555: A Hi5tória do 5i5tema E5trelar 5ecreto
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Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem released?
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem was released on May 18, 2003.
Who directed Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem was directed by Leiji Matsumoto and Kazuhisa Takenouchi.
More films by Leiji Matsumoto Who is in the cast of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem stars Thomas Bangalter as Shep (singing voice), Romanthony as Octave (singing voice) and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem make at the box office?
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem grossed $6.9 million worldwide ($2.3 million domestic, $4.5 million international).
Does Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem have a post-credit scene?
No. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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