# Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)

> A solitary New Jersey hitman transforms samurai discipline, hip-hop atmosphere, and mafia violence into an offbeat meditation on loyalty and alienation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2760

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Jim Jarmusch
- Cast: Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow, Tricia Vessey, Henry Silva, Gene Ruffini
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165798/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: deadpan, melancholic, sardonic, late night viewing, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A hitman navigates the treacherous waters of loyalty and honor in a world of crime.

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