Summary:
In Jersey City, an African American hit man follows "Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai." He lives alone, in simplicity with homing pigeons for company, calling himself Ghost Dog. His master, who saved his life eight years ago, is part of the local mob. When the boss' daughter witnesses one of Ghost Dog's hits, he becomes expendable. The first victims are his birds, and in response, Ghost Dog goes right at his attackers but does not want to harm his master or the young woman. On occasion, he talks with his best friend, a French-speaking Haitian who sells ice cream in the park, and with a child with whom he discusses books. Can he stay true to his code? And if he does, what is his fate?
| Runtime: | 116 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for strong violence and language. |
| Production: | Canal+ |
| Genres: | Drama, Thriller, Crime |
| Countries: | USA, Japan, Germany, France |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Home Release Date: | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Jim Jarmusch | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Jim Jarmusch | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Forest Whitaker | Ghost Dog |
| Henry Silva | Ray Vargo |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Cliff Gorman | Sonny Valerio |
| Damon Whitaker | Young Ghost Dog |
| Dennis Liu | Chinese Restaurant Owner |
| Frank Adonis | Valerio's Bodyguard |
| Frank Minucci | Big Angie |
| Gano Grills | Gangsta In Red |
| Gene Ruffini | Old Consigliere |
| John Tormey | Louie |
| Kenny Guay | Boy In Window |
| Richard Portnow | Handsome Frank |
| Tricia Vessey | Louise Vargo |
| Victor Argo | Vinny |
| Vince Viverito | Johnny Morini |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Diana Schmidt | Co-Producer |
| Jim Jarmusch | Producer |
| Richard Guay | Producer |
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