Movie · 1999
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
117 min · Crime, Drama · Released
Composite
9.5
IMDb
7.5 / 10
103,831 votes
TMDB
7.4 / 10
1,468 votes
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— / 10
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Synopsis
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
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Cast
Forest Whitaker
Ghost Dog
John Tormey
Louie
Cliff Gorman
Sonny Valerio
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
Isaach de Bankolé
Raymond
Camille Winbush
Pearline
Damon Whitaker
Young Ghost Dog
Vince Viverito
Johnny Morini
Chuck Jeffreys
Mugger
Dennis Liu
Chinese Restaurant Owner
Kenny Guay
Boy in Window
Gano Grills
Gangsta in Red
Touché Cornel
Gangsta in Red
Jamie Hector
Gangsta in Red
Crew
Art
- Ted Berner Production Design
- Mario Ventenilla Art Direction
- Thomas Hocking Construction Grip
- Peter DeCurtis Set Dresser
- Phil Saccio Set Dresser
- Joseph Proscia Leadman
- Danny Rovira Construction Coordinator
- Richard S. Kamin Construction Foreman
- Steve Swanson Set Dresser
- Bill Cassidy Key Construction Grip
- Tom Jarmusch Location Scout
- Kate Schultz Location Scout
Camera
- Robby Müller Director of Photography
- Gary Lamantia Camera Technician
- David Norris Camera Operator
- Nicolas L. Charuet Grip
- Chaim Kantor Second Unit Director of Photography
- Katherine M. Butler First Assistant Camera
- Rick Raphael Steadicam Operator
- Abbot Genser Still Photographer
- Scott Maguire Camera Loader
- Sean O'Brien Grip
- Tim Kelly Grip
- Chaim Kantor Camera Operator
Costume & Make-Up
- Adenike Wright Hairstylist
- David Davenport Wardrobe Supervisor
- Amy Habacker Wardrobe Supervisor
- Kevin Brainerd Assistant Costume Designer
- Judy Chin Makeup Artist
- John Dunn Costume Design
- Todd Kleitsch Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Clifford Booker Hairstylist
- Philip Saccio Jr. On Set Dresser
- Neal Martz Special Effects Makeup Artist
Crew
- Drew Jiritano Special Effects Coordinator
- Karen L. Thorson Post Production Supervisor
- Stacey Smith Post Production Supervisor
- Louis Mucci Carpenter
- Mario Herrera Charge Scenic Artist
- Jennifer Snoeyink Scenic Artist
- Gabrielle Mahon Post Production Supervisor
- Manny Siverio Stunt Coordinator
- John Stifanich Special Effects Assistant
- Norman Douglass Stunt Coordinator
- Andrew Mortelliti Special Effects Assistant
- David Kleinstein Special Effects Assistant
Directing
- Jim Jarmusch Director
- Jude Gorjanc First Assistant Director
- Chiemi Karasawa Script Supervisor
- Jessica Piscitelli Second Second Assistant Director
- Cindy Craig Second Assistant Director
Editing
- Jay Rabinowitz Editor
- Ricardo Olivero Color Timer
- Catherine Rankin Negative Cutter
- Jennifer Apel Assistant Editor
- Tony Grocki First Assistant Editor
Lighting
- Christopher Porter Gaffer
- Ray Flynn Best Boy Electric
- Francesca Cobaco Electrician
- Mark Schwentner Gaffer
- Michael J. Maurer Electrician
- Jon Delgado Electrician
Production
- Richard Guay Producer
- Jim Jarmusch Producer
- Blythe Cappello Casting Associate
- Carl Archibald Location Assistant
- Suk Yi Mar Assistant Location Manager
- Peter Phillips Post Production Coordinator
- Gayle Keller Casting Associate
- Demond Stafford Location Assistant
- Jeanne McCarthy Casting
- Ged Dickersin Location Manager
- Jessy Terrero Extras Casting
- Ulysses Terrero Extras Casting
Sound
- RZA Original Music Composer
- David Boulton ADR Mixer
- John Werner Assistant Sound Editor
- Jason Canovas ADR Editor
- Ryan Collison Foley Artist
- Yvette Nabel Foley Editor
- Eric A. Christoffersen Dolby Consultant
- John Chamberlain ADR Recordist
- Ann Hadsell ADR Mixer
- Alex Raspa ADR Recordist
- Joe Dohner Foley Recordist
- Thomas A. Gulino Dialogue Editor
Visual Effects
- John Furniotis Visual Effects
- Don Nolan Visual Effects
- Mark Tureski Visual Effects
- Gray Miller Opening/Ending Animation
Writing
- Sara Driver Story Consultant
- Jim Jarmusch Writer
Photos
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