Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1273 reviews
Crime/Drama
1h 56m
1999
An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
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An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
- DirectorJim Jarmusch
- Release6 October 1999
- Genre
- Duration1h 56m
- Budget$2,000,000
- Revenue$9,392,768
- Rate1273 reviews
- Productions
JVC, Bac Films, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions, ARD Degeto, Le Studio Canal+
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

Isaach de Bankolé
Raymond

Camille Winbush
Pearline

Damon Whitaker
Young Ghost Dog

Chuck Jeffreys
Mugger

Gano Grills
Gangsta in Red

Jamie Hector
Gangsta in Red

Vinny Vella
Sammy the Snake

Joseph Rigano
Joe Rags

Roberto Lopez
Punk in Alley

Gary Farmer
Nobody

Jerry Sturiano
Lefty

Tony Rigo
Tony

Angel Caban
Social Club Landlord

Tracy Howe
Bear Hunter

Harry Shearer
Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage)

Sharon Angela
Blonde with Jaguar

RZA
Samurai in Camouflage

Scott Bryce
Accountant (scenes deleted)

Paul Diomede
Young Gangster (uncredited)
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