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Movie poster: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999 · 117 min Crime Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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

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📋 Film Details

Year 1999
Country France, Germany, Japan
Genre Crime, Drama
Director Jim Jarmusch
Runtime 117 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (1372 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Jim Jarmusch

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Ghost Dog

John Tormey

John Tormey

Louie

Cliff Gorman

Cliff Gorman

Sonny Valerio

Frank Minucci

Frank Minucci

Big Angie

Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

Handsome Frank

Tricia Vessey

Tricia Vessey

Louise Vargo

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Ray Vargo

Gene Ruffini

Gene Ruffini

Old Consigliere

Frank Adonis

Frank Adonis

Valerio's Bodyguard

Victor Argo

Victor Argo

Vinny

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