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Live by the code. Die by the code. - Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
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Title: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Release Date: 6 Oct 1999

Runtime: 1h 56m

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: JVC, StudioCanal, Bac Films, Pandora Film, ARD Degeto, Plywood Productions

Production Companies: JVC, StudioCanal, Bac Films, Pandora Film, ARD Degeto, Plywood Productions

Overview: An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.312 (1233 votes)

Cast

  • Ghost Dog: Forest Whitaker
  • Louie: John Tormey
  • Sonny Valerio: Cliff Gorman
  • Big Angie: Frank Minucci
  • Handsome Frank: Richard Portnow
  • Louise Vargo: Tricia Vessey
  • Ray Vargo: Henry Silva
  • Old Consigliere: Gene Ruffini
  • Valerio's Bodyguard: Frank Adonis
  • Vinny: Victor Argo
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