Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

116 mins | Drama, Crime | June 2, 1999

An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

116 mins | Drama, Crime | June 2, 1999

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Canal+, Pandora Film, JVC, Bac Films, Degeto Film, Plywood Productions
Original title Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Directors Jessica Piscitelli, Cindy Craig, Jude Gorjanc, Chiemi Karasawa, Jim Jarmusch
Writers Jim Jarmusch

Cast

Forest Whitaker

as Ghost Dog

John Tormey

as Louie

Isaach De Bankolé

as Raymond

Cliff Gorman

as Sonny Valerio

Henry Silva

as Ray Vargo

Tricia Vessey

as Louise Vargo

Victor Argo

as Vinny

Camille Winbush

as Pearline

Gene Ruffini

as Old Consigliere

Richard Portnow

as Handsome Frank

Frank Minucci

as Big Angie

Dennis Liu

as Chinese Restaurant Owner

Frank Adonis

as Valerio's Bodyguard

Damon Whitaker

as Young Ghost Dog

Kenny Guay

as Boy in Window

Vince Viverito

as Johnny Morini

Gano Grills

as Gangsta in Red

Touché Cornel

as Gangsta in Red

Jamie Hector

as Gangsta in Red

Chuck Jeffreys

as Mugger

Yan Ming Shi

as Kung Fu Master

Joseph Rigano

as Joe Rags

Roberto Lopez

as Punk in Alley

Salvatore Alagna

as Punk in Alley

Jerry Todisco

as Punk in Alley

Dreddy Kruger

as Rapper in Blue

Timbo King

as Rapper in Blue

Clay, Da, Raider

as Rapper in Blue

Dead and Stinking

as Rapper in Blue

Deflon Sallahr

as Rapper in Blue

Gary Farmer

as Nobody

Clebert Ford

as Pigeonkeeper

José Rabelo

as Rooftop Boatbuilder

Jerry Sturiano

as Lefty

Tony Rigo

as Tony

Angel Caban

as Social Club Landlord

Luz Valentin

as Girl in Silver

Renee Bluestone

as Club Couple

Jordan Peck

as Club Couple

Jonathan Teague Cook

as Bear Hunter

Tracy Howe

as Bear Hunter

Vanessa Hollingshead

as Female Sheriff

Sharon Angela

as Blonde with Jaguar

RZA

as Samurai in Camouflage

Vinny Vella

as Sammy the Snake