Castle in the sky / a Studio Ghibli film ; Tokuma Shoten presents a Studio Ghibli production, a Hayao Miyazaki film ; produced by Isao Takahata ; original story & screenplay written by Hayao Miyazaki ; directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Container of (work): Tenkū no shiro Rapyuta (Motion picture) Container of (expression): Tenkū no shiro Rapyuta (Motion picture). English. Container of (expression): Tenkū no shiro Rapyuta (Motion picture). French.
Notes:
Title from disc surface. English language voices: Anna Paquin, Cloris Leachman, James Van Der Beek, Mark Hamill. Originally released as a motion picture in 1986 under the title "Tenkû no shiro Rapyuta." English version released in 2003. "G Kids." Wide screen (1.85:1). Bonus features: Behind the microphone; The world of Laputa; Creating Castle in the Sky; Character sketches; Producer's perspective: Meeting Miyazaki; Scoring Miyazaki; Promotional video; Textless credits; Original theatrical trailers.
Summary:
Pazu is an engineer's apprentice who finds Sheeta, a young girl, floating down from the sky, wearing a glowing pendant. Together, they discover both are searching for Laputa, a legendary floating castle, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta's neck. Their quest won't be easy. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from learning the truth.
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