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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999-10-06 · 117 min · ★ 7.4

Crime · Drama

A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

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Directors
Jim Jarmusch
Production companies
JVC, Bac Films, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions, ARD Degeto, Le Studio Canal+
Countries
France, Germany, Japan, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,392,768

Top Cast

Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerGhost Dog
John TormeyJohn TormeyLouie
Cliff GormanCliff GormanSonny Valerio
Frank MinucciFrank MinucciBig Angie
Richard PortnowRichard PortnowHandsome Frank
Tricia VesseyTricia VesseyLouise Vargo
Henry SilvaHenry SilvaRay Vargo
Gene RuffiniGene RuffiniOld Consigliere
Frank AdonisFrank AdonisValerio's Bodyguard
Victor ArgoVictor ArgoVinny
Isaach de BankoléIsaach de BankoléRaymond
Camille WinbushCamille WinbushPearline
Damon WhitakerDamon WhitakerYoung Ghost Dog
Vince ViveritoJohnny Morini
Chuck JeffreysChuck JeffreysMugger
Dennis LiuChinese Restaurant Owner
Kenny GuayBoy in Window
Gano GrillsGano GrillsGangsta in Red
Touché CornelGangsta in Red
Jamie HectorJamie HectorGangsta in Red

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