Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai backdrop

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 1999 Directed by Jim Jarmusch

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.

Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $2,000,000
Revenue $9,392,768
Release Date 6 October 1999
116 mins
Cast
Forest Whitaker Ghost Dog
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
Damon Whitaker Young Ghost Dog
Vince Viverito Johnny Morini
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
Yan Ming Shi Kung Fu Master
Vinny Vella Sammy the Snake
Joseph Rigano Joe Rags
Roberto Lopez Punk in Alley
Salvatore Alagna Punk in Alley
Jerry Todisco Punk in Alley
Dreddy Kruger MC in Blue
Timbo King MC in Blue
Clay Da Raider MC in Blue
Dead and Stinking MC in Blue
Deflon Sallahr MC in Blue
Gary Farmer Nobody
Clebert Ford Pigeonkeeper
José Rabelo Rooftop Boatbuilder
Angel Caban Social Club Landlord
Luz Valentin Girl in Silver
Renee Bluestone Club Couple
Jordan Peck Club Couple
Tracy Howe Bear Hunter
Harry Shearer Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage)
Vanessa Hollingshead Female Sheriff
Sharon Angela Blonde with Jaguar
RZA Samurai in Camouflage
Scott Bryce Accountant (scenes deleted)
Paul Diomede Young Gangster (uncredited)