# Patlabor: The Movie (1989)

> A police mecha investigation uncovers a citywide software conspiracy whose activation is synchronized with a devastating typhoon.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8628

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Action, Animation, Science Fiction, Mystery
- Director: Mamoru Oshii
- Cast: Mina Tominaga, Toshio Furukawa, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Yo Inoue, Issei Futamata, Michihiro Ikemizu, Daisuke Gori
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100339/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: cerebral, ominous, atmospheric, focused anime viewing, science fiction double feature

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