Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) Thriller Drama Action Crime
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.57/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Plot 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An African American mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Tagline: All assassins live beyond the law... only one follows the code
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1999 (more 1999 movies)
Box Office: $3,308,029
Nominations: 8
Language: English, French
Country: France, Germany, United States, Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 24, 2000
Writers: Jim Jarmusch
Producers: Richard Guay, Jim Jarmusch, Diana Schmidt
Editors: Jay Rabinowitz
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Whitaker | ... | Ghost Dog |
| John Tormey | ... | Louie |
| Cliff Gorman | ... | Sonny Valerio |
| Dennis Liu | ... | Chinese Restaurant Owner |
| Frank Minucci | ... | Big Angie |
| Richard Portnow | ... | Handsome Frank |
| Tricia Vessey | ... | Louise Vargo |
| Henry Silva | ... | Ray Vargo |
| Gene Ruffini | ... | Old Consigliere |
| Frank Adonis | ... | Valerio''s Bodyguard |
| Victor Argo | ... | Vinny |
| Damon Whitaker | ... | Young Ghost Dog |
| Kenny Guay | ... | Boy in Window |
| Vince Viverito | ... | Johnny Morini |
| Gano Grills | ... | Gangsta in Red |
| Touché Cornel | ... | Gangsta in Red |
| Jamie Hector | ... | Gangsta in Red |
| Chuck Jeffreys | ... | Mugger |
| Yan Ming Shi | ... | Kung-Fu Master |
| Vinny Vella | ... | Sammy the Snake (as Vinnie Vella) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Forest Whitaker (b. July 15, 1961) – Ghost Dog
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - John Tormey (b. August 4, 1937) – Louie
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: John J. Tormey Jr. - Cliff Gorman – Sonny Valerio
- Dennis Liu – Chinese Restaurant Owner
- Frank Minucci, as Big Angie, passed away at age 70 in Whit.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: 'Brother' Frank Minucci - Richard Portnow (b. November 30, 1946) – Handsome Frank
Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Tricia Vessey (b. October 8, 1972) – Louise Vargo
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m) - Henry Silva (b. September 15, 1928) – Ray Vargo
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Gene Ruffini – Old Consigliere
- Frank Adonis, as Valerio''s Bodyguard, passed away at age 83 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Frankie Adonis | Frank Martin | Frank Scioscia - Victor Argo, as Vinny, passed away at age 69 in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Vic Argo - Damon Whitaker (b. October 21, 1970) – Young Ghost Dog
Sign: Libra - Kenny Guay – Boy in Window
- Vince Viverito, as Johnny Morini, passed away at age 62 in Chicago, Ill.
Sign: Aquarius - Gano Grills – Gangsta in Red
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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