Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Forest Whitaker and Henry Silva. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $9.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Feature at the Spirit Awards 2001. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Artisan Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai About?
The premise of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A solitary hitman known only as Ghost Dog, portrayed by Forest Whitaker, operates with calculated skill, adhering to a strict code of honor inspired by the ancient samurai. He works for Louie, a local crime boss who once saved his life, and follows a personal code based on the Hagakure, a 17th-century samurai text. Ghost Dog’s actions are guided by this philosophy as he navigates the criminal underworld and confronts unexpected consequences.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- crime boss
- samurai
- african american
- hitman
- honor
- samurai code
- carrier pigeon
- contract killing
- mafia boss
- bushido
- watching tv
- cult film
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- gunfight
- suspense
- avant garde
- arthouse action
- written by director
- shootout
- scene during opening credits
- showdown
- rapping
- revenge
- slow motion scene
- bullet ballet
- dual wield
- stylized violence
- gun fu
- training
- montage
- training montage
- reference to flavor flav
- reference to ice cube
- reference to vanilla ice
- reference to ice t
- message
- reference to snoop dogg
- shot in the forehead
- shot in the head
- shot in the arm
- shot in the throat
- shot in the chest
- shot in the back
- shot to death
- shot in the leg
- pistol
- revolver
- reference to dr. dre
- telescopic rifle
- reference to frankenstein
- sniper
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Cast
Forest Whitaker leads the cast, with Henry Silva. Directed by Jim Jarmusch.
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Director Jim Jarmusch
More from Jim Jarmusch
More films directed by Jim Jarmusch, best-rated first: Paterson, Mystery Train, Only Lovers Left Alive and Down by Law.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 73% User score
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Plot Summary
What happens in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ghost Dog, a man who perceives himself as a retainer to a local mobster, Louie, finds his life intertwined with the code of the samurai after Louie saved him years ago. Living as a hitman within the American Mafia, he adheres to the ancient wisdom of the Hagakure.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, scene by scene
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Box Office
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai grossed $9.4 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $6.1 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.4M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
- International
- $6.1M
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Awards & Nominations
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai earned 1 award nomination, including Best Feature at the Spirit Awards 2001.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Feature
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 1 trailer and 12 clips.
- Clip Ghost Dog Kills Handsome Frank
- Clip Ghost Dog Practices His Technique On The Roof
- Clip The Mobsters Discuss How To Get Rid Of Ghost Dog
- Clip Assassins Sent To Kill Ghost Dog Can't Find Him
How Well Do You Know Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which code does Ghost Dog adhere to as a hitman?
Cars in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
14 cars on screen, including the 1962 Chevrolet Step-Van 7 P-10 and the 1973 Imperial LeBaron.
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1973 Imperial LeBaron Important role -
1998 Lexus GS 400 Important role -
1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Important role
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Ghost Dog: Der Weg des Samurai” and “El camino del samurai”.
- Also known as
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- Ghost Dog: Der Weg des Samurai
- El camino del samurai
- El Camino del Samurái
- Ghost Dog: La Voie du samouraï
- Ghost Dog - Samuraiden tapaan
- Ghost dog - O tropos ton samurai
- Ghost Dog: Η οδός του σαμουράι
- Ghost Dog: Nemilosrdný zabijak
- Ghost Dog - Der Weg des Samurai
- Ghost Dog, el camino del samurai
- Ghost Dog - Il codice del samurai
- Ghost Dog, la voie du samouraï
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- Ghost Dog – Cesta samuraje
- Пес-призрак: Путь самурая
- Ghost Dog: O Método do Samurai
- Szellemkutya
- Ghost Dog: Droga samuraja
- Ghost Dog - Samurajens väg
- Ghost Dog: Den sidste samurai
- Ghost Dog: Ο τρόπος των σαμουράι
- گوست داگ: منش سامورایی
- Hayalet Köpek: Samurayın Yolu
- גוסט דוג: דרכו של הסמוראי
- Пес-примара: Шлях самурая
- ゴースト・ドッグ
- Ghost Dog: Matador Implacável
- 고스트 독
- 鬼狗杀手
- Šuo Vaiduoklis
- Ghost Dog - Calea samuraiului
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Movies Like Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ghost Warrior, Le Samouraï and Yojimbo.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai released?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was released on March 3, 2000.
Who directed Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
More films by Jim Jarmusch Who is in the cast of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai stars Forest Whitaker and Henry Silva.
How much did Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai make at the box office?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai grossed $9.4 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $6.1 million international).
How is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai rated?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai has 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai nominated for any awards?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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