Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

"Live by the code. Die by the code."

Mar 24 2000 R 1h 56m
Action, Crime, Drama

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

Plot

A hitman who lives by the code of the samurai, works for the mafia and finds himself in their crosshairs when his recent job doesn't go according to plan. Now he must find a way to defend himself and his honor while retaining the code he lives by.

Written by

Jim Jarmusch

Directed by

Jim Jarmusch

Production Countries

Japan, France, United States of America, Germany

Production Companies

JVC, Pandora Film, Canal+, Degeto Film, Bac Films, Plywood Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
100,010
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA