Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Live by the code. Die by the code.
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: October 6, 1999
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Forest Whitaker - Ghost Dog
- John Tormey - Louie
- Cliff Gorman - Sonny Valerio
- Frank Minucci - Big Angie
- Richard Portnow - Handsome Frank
- Tricia Vessey - Louise Vargo
- Henry Silva - Ray Vargo
- Gene Ruffini - Old Consigliere
- Frank Adonis - Valerio's Bodyguard
- Victor Argo - Vinny
Screenplay
- Sara Driver (Story Consultant)
- Jim Jarmusch
Music: RZA
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Editing: Jay Rabinowitz
Production: JVC, Bac Films, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions, ARD Degeto, Le Studio Canal+
Country: France, Germany, Japan, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts
Keywords
hip-hop, new jersey, hitman, mission of murder, revenge, mafia, park, pigeon, hagakure, ice cream, haitian, cd player, arm sling, racial slur, carrier pigeon
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai about?
- A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
- Who directed Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
- Who stars in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai stars Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow, Tricia Vessey.
- How long is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai gross?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai produced?
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was produced in France, Germany, Japan, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
- The themes of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai include: Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts.