Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
“Live by the code. Die by the code.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
as Ghost Dog
John Tormey
John Tormey
as Louie
Cliff Gorman
Cliff Gorman
as Sonny Valerio
Frank Minucci
Frank Minucci
as Big Angie
Richard Portnow
Richard Portnow
as Handsome Frank
Tricia Vessey
Tricia Vessey
as Louise Vargo
Henry Silva
Henry Silva
as Ray Vargo
Gene Ruffini
Gene Ruffini
as Old Consigliere
Frank Adonis
Frank Adonis
as Valerio's Bodyguard
Victor Argo
Victor Argo
as Vinny
Isaach de Bankolé
Isaach de Bankolé
as Raymond
Camille Winbush
Camille Winbush
as PearlineCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 117 min |
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