Galaxy Express 999

Annecy Classics: Galaxy Express 999

  • Original version
  • English subtitles
  1. Overview
  2. Description
  3. Fact Sheet

Set off on an intergalactic quest!

Directed by Rintarō and released in 1979, Galaxy Express 999 is based on a manga of the same name by Leiji Matsumoto.

The film received critical acclaim and was a huge hit with audiences. Discover or rediscover this mainstay of the Japanese science fiction and animation film genre!

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Galaxy Express 999

    Directed by: -- RINTARÔ

    Country: Japan

    Year of production: 1979

    Running time: 02 h 08 min

  • Technique

    Category: Feature film

    Techniques used: drawing on cels

    Version: Original Japanese version French subtitles

    Target public: Young adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: -- RINTARÔ

    Production: TOEI ANIMATION CO., LTD.

    Script: Ishimori Shiro

    Music: Aoki Nozomu