Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Live by the code. Die by the code. An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob. Details Casts Title Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Release Date 1999-10-06 Runtime 01 Hours 56 Minutes Genres Crime Drama Production Companies JVC, Bac Films, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions, ARD Degeto, Le Studio Canal+ Production Countries France, Germany, Japan, United States of America 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 Vince Viverito Johnny Morini Chuck Jeffreys Mugger Dennis Liu Chinese Restaurant Owner Kenny Guay Boy in Window Gano Grills Gangsta in Red Touché Cornel Gangsta in Red Jamie Hector Gangsta in Red Yan Ming Shi Kung Fu Master Vinny Vella Sammy the Snake Joseph Rigano Joe Rags Roberto Lopez Punk in Alley Salvatore Alagna Punk in Alley Jerry Todisco Punk in Alley Dreddy Kruger MC in Blue Timbo King MC in Blue Clay Da Raider MC in Blue Dead and Stinking MC in Blue Deflon Sallahr MC in Blue Gary Farmer Nobody Clebert Ford Pigeonkeeper José Rabelo Rooftop Boatbuilder Jerry Sturiano Lefty Tony Rigo Tony Alfred Nittoli Al Angel Caban Social Club Landlord Luz Valentin Girl in Silver Renee Bluestone Club Couple Jordan Peck Club Couple Jonathan Teague Cook Bear Hunter Tracy Howe Bear Hunter Harry Shearer Voice of Scratchy (voice? Vanessa Hollingshead Female Sheriff Sharon Angela Blonde with Jaguar RZA Samurai in Camouflage Scott Bryce Accountant (scenes delet? Paul Diomede Young Gangster (uncredit?