Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Movie: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
“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? Written by {jhailey@hotmail.com}”
- Director: Jim Jarmusch
- Release Date: 6 October 1999 (France)
- Run Time: 116 min
- Country: France , Germany , USA , Japan
- Genre: Comedy , Crime , Drama , Thriller
- MPAA: Rated R for strong violence and language.
Tagline: All assassins live beyond the law… only one follows the code
Trivia: Jim Jarmusch stated in an interview that he wrote the role of Ghost Dog specifically for Forest Whitaker, and if Whitaker hadn’t taken the role, the film probably would not have been made.
Goofs: Revealing mistakes: When Louie is saving Ghost Dog from the thugs beating him up, he shoots the pistol that he has, but the slide does not move to eject the spent cartridge when he fires the gun.