Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 1999
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SplatA Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ghost Dog
as Louie
as Sonny Valerio
as Big Angie
as Handsome Frank
as Louise Vargo
as Ray Vargo
as Old Consigliere
as Valerio's Bodyguard
as Vinny
Director:
Writer:
Sara Driver, Jim Jarmusch
Stars:
Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow, Tricia Vessey, Henry Silva, Gene Ruffini, Frank Adonis, Victor Argo,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Ghost Dog
as Louie
as Sonny Valerio
as Big Angie
as Handsome Frank
as Louise Vargo
as Ray Vargo
as Old Consigliere
as Valerio's Bodyguard
as Vinny
as Raymond
as Pearline
as Young Ghost Dog
as Johnny Morini
as Mugger
as Chinese Restaurant Owner
as Boy in Window
as Gangsta in Red
as Gangsta in Red
as Gangsta in Red
as Kung Fu Master
as Sammy the Snake
as Joe Rags
as Punk in Alley
as Punk in Alley
as Punk in Alley
as MC in Blue
as MC in Blue
as MC in Blue
as MC in Blue
as MC in Blue
as Nobody
as Pigeonkeeper
as Rooftop Boatbuilder
as Lefty
as Tony
as Al
as Social Club Landlord
as Girl in Silver
as Club Couple
as Club Couple
as Bear Hunter
as Bear Hunter
as Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage)
as Female Sheriff
as Blonde with Jaguar
as Samurai in Camouflage
as Accountant (scenes deleted)
as Young Gangster (uncredited)
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