Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob. Jarmusch's spiritual gangster film tells the story of an inner-city hit man (Whitaker) who lives on a rooftop, training himself as a samurai in the strictest sense. He communicates primarily by carrier pigeon, while remaining loyal to a gangster (Tormey) who once saved his life.
Directors: Jim Jarmusch
Casts: Forest Whitaker as Ghost Dog, John Tormey as Louie, Cliff Gorman as Sonny Valerio, Henry Silva as Ray Vargo, Isaach De Bankolé as Raymond, Tricia Vessey as Louise Vargo, Victor Argo as Vinny, Gene Ruffini as Old Consigliere, Richard Portnow as Handsome Frank, Camille Winbush as Pearline, Dennis Liu as Chinese Restaurant Owner, Frank Minucci as Big Angie, Frank Adonis as Valerio's Bodyguard, Damon Whitaker as Young Ghost Dog, Kenny Guay as Boy in Window, Vince Viverito as Johnny Morini, Gano Grills as Gangsta in Red, Touché Cornel as Gangsta in Red, Jamie Hector as Gangsta in Red, Chuck Jeffreys as Mugger, Yan Ming Shi as Kung Fu Master, Joseph Rigano as Joe Rags, Roberto Lopez as Punk in Alley, Salvatore Alagna as Punk in Alley, Jerry Todisco as Punk in Alley, Dreddy Kruger as Rapper in Blue, Timbo King as Rapper in Blue, Clay, Da, Raider as Rapper in Blue, Dead and Stinking as Rapper in Blue, Deflon Sallahr as Rapper in Blue, Gary Farmer as Nobody, Clebert Ford as Pigeonkeeper, José Rabelo as Rooftop Boatbuilder, Jerry Sturiano as Lefty, Tony Rigo as Tony, Alfred Nittoli as Al, Angel Caban as Social Club Landlord, Luz Valentin as Girl in Silver, Renee Bluestone as Club Couple, Jordan Peck as Club Couple, Jonathan Teague Cook as Bear Hunter, Tracy Howe as Bear Hunter, Vanessa Hollingshead as Female Sheriff, Sharon Angela as Blonde with Jaguar, RZA as Samurai in Camouflage, Vinny Vella as Sammy the Snake
