Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
R“Live by the code. Die by the code.”
1999·117 min·Released
Studio: ARD Degeto, Bac Films, JVC, Le Studio Canal+, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions
7.3TMDb
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Theatrical Oct 6, 1999Physical Aug 15, 2000
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France · English · USA
Overview
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJim Jarmusch
WriterJim Jarmusch
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
Vince Viverito
Johnny Morini
Chuck Jeffreys
Mugger
Dennis Liu
Chinese Restaurant Owner
Kenny Guay
Boy in Window
Gano Grills
Gangsta in Red
Touché Cornel
Gangsta in Red
Jamie Hector
Gangsta in Red
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Keywords
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Details
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$9M
TMDb Votes
1,391
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026