Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Live by the code. Die by the code.

1999•1h 56m•7.3/10

CrimeDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.3/10(1K)

A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

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Production

JVC, Bac Films, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions, ARD Degeto, Le Studio Canal+

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Ghost Dog

John Tormey

John Tormey

Louie

Cliff Gorman

Cliff Gorman

Sonny Valerio

Frank Minucci

Frank Minucci

Big Angie

Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

Handsome Frank

Tricia Vessey

Tricia Vessey

Louise Vargo

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Ray Vargo

Gene Ruffini

Gene Ruffini

Old Consigliere

Frank Adonis

Frank Adonis

Valerio's Bodyguard

Victor Argo

Victor Argo

Vinny

Isaach de Bankolé

Isaach de Bankolé

Raymond

Camille Winbush

Camille Winbush

Pearline

Damon Whitaker

Damon Whitaker

Young Ghost Dog

Vince Viverito

Johnny Morini

Chuck Jeffreys

Chuck Jeffreys

Mugger

Dennis Liu

Chinese Restaurant Owner

Kenny Guay

Boy in Window

Gano Grills

Gano Grills

Gangsta in Red

Touché Cornel

Gangsta in Red

Jamie Hector

Jamie Hector

Gangsta in Red

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