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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

Movie·2001·Action, Adventure, Animation·1h 46m·6.2 (1,605)·Directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi

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Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.

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Ming-Na WenMing-Na WenDr. Aki Ross (voice)Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandDr. Sid (voice)Alec BaldwinAlec BaldwinCap. Gray Edwards (voice)Ving RhamesVing RhamesSgt. Ryan Whitaker (voice)Steve BuscemiSteve BuscemiOff. Neil Fleming (voice)Peri GilpinPeri GilpinOff. Jane Proudfoot (voice)James WoodsJames WoodsGeneral Hein (voice)Keith DavidKeith DavidCouncil Member (voice)

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