A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Score
RZA's beats make every pigeon flight feel legendary.
Direction
Jarmusch's static frames turn hitman life into haiku.
Acting
Whitaker's thousand-yard stare through tired eyes.
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Forest Whitaker
Ghost Dog
John Tormey
Louie
Cliff Gorman
Sonny Valerio
Frank Minucci
Big Angie
Richard Portnow
Handsome Frank
Tricia Vessey
Louise Vargo
Henry Silva
Ray Vargo
Gene Ruffini
Old Consigliere
Frank Adonis
Valerio's Bodyguard
Victor Argo
Vinny
Isaach de Bankolé
Raymond
Camille Winbush
Pearline
Damon Whitaker
Young Ghost Dog
Chuck Jeffreys
Mugger
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