1999
Live by the code. Die by the code.
7.3
1311
October 6, 1999
1h 56m
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Original Title
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Spoken Languages
English
Production Countries
France, Germany, Japan, United States of America
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$9,392,768
Production Companies
Director
Writer
Producer
Composer
Screenplay
Production Companies
JVC, Bac Films, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions, ARD Degeto, Le Studio Canal+
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Writer
Jim Jarmusch
Producer
Jim Jarmusch, Richard Guay
Composer
N/A
Screenplay
N/A
Forest Whitaker
Role: Ghost Dog
John Tormey
Role: Louie
Cliff Gorman
Role: Sonny Valerio
Frank Minucci
Role: Big Angie
Richard Portnow
Role: Handsome Frank
Tricia Vessey
Role: Louise Vargo
Henry Silva
Role: Ray Vargo
Gene Ruffini
Role: Old Consigliere
Frank Adonis
Role: Valerio's Bodyguard
Victor Argo
Role: Vinny
Isaach de Bankolé
Role: Raymond
Camille Winbush
Role: Pearline
Damon Whitaker
Role: Young Ghost Dog
Vince Viverito
Role: Johnny Morini
Chuck Jeffreys
Role: Mugger
Dennis Liu
Role: Chinese Restaurant Owner
Kenny Guay
Role: Boy in Window
Gano Grills
Role: Gangsta in Red
Touché Cornel
Role: Gangsta in Red
Jamie Hector
Role: Gangsta in Red
Yan Ming Shi
Role: Kung Fu Master
Vinny Vella
Role: Sammy the Snake
Joseph Rigano
Role: Joe Rags
Roberto Lopez
Role: Punk in Alley
Salvatore Alagna
Role: Punk in Alley
Jerry Todisco
Role: Punk in Alley
Dreddy Kruger
Role: MC in Blue
Timbo King
Role: MC in Blue
Clay Da Raider
Role: MC in Blue
Dead and Stinking
Role: MC in Blue
Deflon Sallahr
Role: MC in Blue
Gary Farmer
Role: Nobody
Clebert Ford
Role: Pigeonkeeper
José Rabelo
Role: Rooftop Boatbuilder
Jerry Sturiano
Role: Lefty
Tony Rigo
Role: Tony
Alfred Nittoli
Role: Al
Angel Caban
Role: Social Club Landlord
Luz Valentin
Role: Girl in Silver
Renee Bluestone
Role: Club Couple
Jordan Peck
Role: Club Couple
Jonathan Teague Cook
Role: Bear Hunter
Tracy Howe
Role: Bear Hunter
Harry Shearer
Role: Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage)
Vanessa Hollingshead
Role: Female Sheriff
Sharon Angela
Role: Blonde with Jaguar
RZA
Role: Samurai in Camouflage
Scott Bryce
Role: Accountant (scenes deleted)
Paul Diomede
Role: Young Gangster (uncredited)
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