Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999 · TMDB 7.3

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

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

Forest Whitaker John Tormey Cliff Gorman Frank Minucci Richard Portnow Tricia Vessey Henry Silva Gene Ruffini Frank Adonis Victor Argo Isaach de Bankolé Camille Winbush

Director · Jim Jarmusch Producer · Jim Jarmusch Producer · Richard Guay Writer · Jim Jarmusch Cinematography · Robby Müller Composer · RZA Editor · Jay Rabinowitz

Runtime: 117 min
Released: 1999-10-06
Studio: JVC
Country: France
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.3

Crime Drama

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Tim Laws

2026-01-17

This has been on my watchlist since 1999. Can't believe I've only just got around to watching. It's amazing. FW is amazing. JJ is is too. RZA's soundtrack is awesome. What a film!