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Current status - Released
Total runtime - 116 mins.
Release date - 02-06-1999
Release year - 1999
Genres - Crime, Drama
Overall ratings and scores for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai:
Happiness Score - 7.324/10, World Popularity Score - 9.912/100, IMDB Score - 7.5, Metascore - 67, Internet Movie Database - 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 83%, Metacritic - 67/100, .
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai movie has Total Global Votes - 935, Total IMD Votes - 91,843
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Movie Introduction: Movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, release year 1999 is written by Jim Jarmusch and directed by Jim Jarmusch. The leading star-cast in this movie are Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva, John Tormey along with the other stars and crew members.
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Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Movie story-line: An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob. Jarmusch's spiritual gangster film tells the story of an inner-city hit man (Whitaker) who lives on a rooftop, training himself as a samurai in the strictest sense. He communicates primarily by carrier pigeon, while remaining loyal to a gangster (Tormey) who once saved his life.
Movie synopsis: A hitman who lives by the code of the samurai, works for the mafia and finds himself in their crosshairs when his recent job doesn't go according to plan. Now he must find a way to defend himself and his honor while retaining the code he lives by.
Highlights - Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Total budget - $2,000,000.00
Total revenue - $9,400,000.00
Produced by - Canal+Pandora FilmJVCBac FilmsDegeto FilmPlywood Productions
Produced in - GermanyUnited States of AmericaFranceJapan
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 1 win & 8 nominations
Certificate(s) - GB : 15 GR : 16 ES : 12 FR : U
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Lead Actors - Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva, John Tormey
Writer(s) - Jim Jarmusch
Director(s) - Jim Jarmusch
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
What is the release date of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)?
Release date of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is 02-06-1999.
What is the total runtime of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) in minutes?
Total runtime of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) in minutes is 116 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) movie is around $2,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is around $9,400,000.00.
What is the pupularity of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)?
Worldwide pupularity of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) movie is 9.912%.
What is the name of the production company of film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)?
Production company of film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is/are Canal+, Pandora Film, JVC, Bac Films, Degeto Film, Plywood Productions, .
Which country the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is Germany, United States of America, France, Japan, .
Which language the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is produced in?
Film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) belongs to?
Movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is categorized under Crime, Drama genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)?
Lead actors of the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) are Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva, John Tormey.
Who is the writer of the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)?
The writer(s) of the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is/are Jim Jarmusch.
Who is the director of the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)?
The director(s) of the film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is/are Jim Jarmusch.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) movie?
Movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) has 1 win & 8 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) in-short?
Short plot of movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999): An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob..
What is the full story of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) movie?
Full plot of movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999): A hitman who lives by the code of the samurai, works for the mafia and finds himself in their crosshairs when his recent job doesn't go according to plan. Now he must find a way to defend himself and his honor while retaining the code he lives by..
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Full Starcast:
Name: Forest Whitaker
Character: Ghost Dog
Name: John Tormey
Character: Louie
Name: Cliff Gorman
Character: Sonny Valerio
Name: Henry Silva
Character: Ray Vargo
Name: Isaach De Bankolé
Character: Raymond
Name: Tricia Vessey
Character: Louise Vargo
Name: Victor Argo
Character: Vinny
Name: Gene Ruffini
Character: Old Consigliere
Name: Richard Portnow
Character: Handsome Frank
Name: Camille Winbush
Character: Pearline
Name: Dennis Liu
Character: Chinese Restaurant Owner
Name: Frank Minucci
Character: Big Angie
Name: Frank Adonis
Character: Valerio's Bodyguard
Name: Damon Whitaker
Character: Young Ghost Dog
Name: Kenny Guay
Character: Boy in Window
Name: Vince Viverito
Character: Johnny Morini
Name: Gano Grills
Character: Gangsta in Red
Name: Touché Cornel
Character: Gangsta in Red
Name: Jamie Hector
Character: Gangsta in Red
Name: Chuck Jeffreys
Character: Mugger
Name: Yan Ming Shi
Character: Kung Fu Master
Name: Joseph Rigano
Character: Joe Rags
Name: Roberto Lopez
Character: Punk in Alley
Name: Salvatore Alagna
Character: Punk in Alley
Name: Jerry Todisco
Character: Punk in Alley
Name: Dreddy Kruger
Character: Rapper in Blue
Name: Timbo King
Character: Rapper in Blue
Name: Clay, Da, Raider
Character: Rapper in Blue
Name: Dead and Stinking
Character: Rapper in Blue
Name: Deflon Sallahr
Character: Rapper in Blue
Name: Gary Farmer
Character: Nobody
Name: Clebert Ford
Character: Pigeonkeeper
Name: José Rabelo
Character: Rooftop Boatbuilder
Name: Jerry Sturiano
Character: Lefty
Name: Tony Rigo
Character: Tony
Name: Alfred Nittoli
Character: Al
Name: Angel Caban
Character: Social Club Landlord
Name: Luz Valentin
Character: Girl in Silver
Name: Renee Bluestone
Character: Club Couple
Name: Jordan Peck
Character: Club Couple
Name: Jonathan Teague Cook
Character: Bear Hunter
Name: Tracy Howe
Character: Bear Hunter
Name: Vanessa Hollingshead
Character: Female Sheriff
Name: Sharon Angela
Character: Blonde with Jaguar
Name: RZA
Character: Samurai in Camouflage
Name: Vinny Vella
Character: Sammy the Snake
Crew Members:
Name: Robby Müller
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Jay Rabinowitz
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Ellen Lewis
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Jim Jarmusch
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Jim Jarmusch
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Jim Jarmusch
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer
Name: Anthony J. Ciccolini III
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Designer
Name: Anthony J. Ciccolini III
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: RZA
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Laura Rosenthal
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Ted Berner
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Neal Martz
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Special Effects Makeup Artist
Name: John Dunn
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Mario Ventenilla
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Richard Guay
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Ron von Blomberg
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Chiemi Karasawa
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: Christopher Porter
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Chief Lighting Technician
Name: Drew Jiritano
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Coordinator
Name: Victor De Jesus
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Supervisor
Name: Todd Kleitsch
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Special Effects Makeup Artist
Name: Jeff Butcher
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master
Name: Drew Kunin
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Mixer
Name: Dominick Tavella
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Judy Chin
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Mark Schwentner
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer
Name: Rick Raphael
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Steadicam Operator
Name: Josh Steinberg
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Daniel Pagan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Michael J. Maurer
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Jon Delgado
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Abbot Genser
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: Scott Maguire
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Loader
Name: Philip Saccio Jr.
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: On Set Dresser
Name: Chaim Kantor
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator
Name: Clifford Booker
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Francesca Cobaco
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Gary Martone
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip
Name: Tally Morse
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip
Name: Rick Marroquin
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip
Name: Ray Flynn
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Best Boy Electric
Name: Diana Schmidt
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager
Name: Diana Schmidt
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer
Name: Shirley Belwood
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Property Master
Name: Jeanne Gilliland
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Cableman
Name: Nathalie Cassegrain
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Department Coordinator
Name: Chris Beattie
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Kevin Meehan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator
Name: Pedro Hernandez
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Best Boy Grip
Name: Katherine M. Butler
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant Camera
Name: Lonnie Kandel
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Supervisor
Name: Douglas C. Hart
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant Camera
Name: Jude Gorjanc
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director
Name: Cindy Craig
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Jessica Piscitelli
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant Director
Name: Christian Carmody
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant Camera
Name: Sean O'Brien
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Tim Kelly
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: John Furniotis
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects
Name: Don Nolan
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects
Reviews Section
The eponymous protagonist of Jim Jarmusch's 1999 film GHOST DOG is an African-American hitman (Forest Whitaker) working for an Italian mafia in New Jersey and living according to the Hagakure, Japan's samurai code. After a hit goes wrong through no fault of the assassin's own, his mafia liaison Louie (John Tormey) is sympathetic, but explains that his superiors now want Ghost Dog dead. The film follows Ghost Dog's revenge and depicts a clash between two ancient tribes that both seem out of date in this modern world: Ghost Dog's samurai code and Italian mafia ideas of loyalty. Jarmusch has always been open about the fact that he soaks up a huge number of inspirations from earlier films, books, and music and then lets them reflect in his own work. Any cinephile will instantly recognize Jean-Pierre Melville's 1967 film Le Samouraï as the point of departure for GHOST DOG. In Meville's classic, a Parisian hired assassin lives according to a strict code. But Melville didn't really know much about Japan, and even the quotation from a samurai text at the beginning of his film was just made up by Meville himself. Jarmusch seems to have decided, "OK, I'll show you a hired-assassin film that's *really* rooted in the code of the Samurai". Forest Whitaker quotes from Hagakure throughout the film, and there are also references to the work of Akira Kurosawa. But GHOST DOG is not a remake, and Jarmusch takes the basic premise in a very individual direction. There's a lot of humour here, something missing from the serious Melville inspiration. In casting for the mafia dons, Jarmusch chose faces as brutal and distinctive as Dick Tracy's rogues gallery: Henry Silva as the don, and Cliff Gorman and Gene Ruffini as his righthand men. But Jarmusch then gives them the occasional zany line that cracks that chilling façade. Isaach de Bankole plays a supporting role as a French-speaking Haitian immigrant and Ghost Dog's best friend, a role that is pure comic relief because the man doesn't speak English and Ghost Dog doesn't understand French, but they always manage to understand each other. Until the late 1990s, Jarmusch had mainly been known as a fairly low-budget independent filmmaker writing cute little stories about personal relationships in low-key American life. Jarmusch's America was consistently depicted as run-down neighbourhoods and overgrown vacant lots. With its generous budget, large cast and special effects, GHOST DOG marked a huge leap forward in Jarmusch's work. Still, it maintains Jarmusch's interest in America as a land of urban blight and seedy underbellies: most of the film takes place in an ugly New Jersey urban setting. Furthermore, instead of being glamorized, the Italian mafia is depicted as a spent force, mainly elderly men who can't rake in the cash and influence they used to, and even forced to pay protection money to Chinese newcomers. As the film reaches its shocking ending, the glamour is drained from Ghost Dog's warrior code, as well. The music for GHOST DOG was provided by RZA, at the time still best known as part of the Wu-Tang Clan. The music mainly consists of wordless beats, though, with actual rapping only at a few points. Personally, I find the use of hip-hop a weak point of the film (Jarmusch looks like an outsider looking in to this scene, unable to organically make it part of his own work), and RZA's insistence on appearing in the film itself disrupts the rhythm of the film's climax.
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