Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)

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Written by Jim Jarmusch

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

Running Time: 125 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1999

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA/Japan

Filmed in Colour

Jim Jarmusch's film marries up the ancient, honourable traditions of the Samurai with the less honourable traditions of mid-ranking Mafiosi through the enigmatic Ghost Dog. His life having been saved by mobster Louie, Ghost Dog is now beholden and becomes their hit-man, reachable only by carrier pigeon, but deadly efficient. But when a hit goes wrong thanks to Louie, Ghost Dog is the target and now is the time for the Samurai lore to come to the fore to ensure his survival. Part thriller, part meditation on the human condition, the film is also garnished by a wonderful collection of character actors who have spent their lives playing mobsters including Cliff Gorman, Henri Silva and Gene Ruffini.

Cast

Image for Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerGhost Dog
John TormeyLouie
Cliff GormanSonny Valerio
Dennis LiuChinese Restaurant Owner
Frank MinucciBig Angie
Richard PortnowHandsome Frank
Tricia VesseyLouise Vargo
Henry SilvaRay Vargo
Gene RuffiniOld Consigliere
Frank AdonisValerio's Bodyguard
Victor ArgoVinny
Damon WhitakerYoung Ghost Dog
Kenny GuayBoy in Window
Vince ViveritoJohnny Morini
Gano GrillsGangsta in Red

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