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

1999

1h 56m

7.3(1298 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

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Cast & Crew

49 members

Acting

Forest Whitaker

Ghost Dog

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John Tormey

Louie

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Cliff Gorman

Sonny Valerio

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Frank Minucci

Big Angie

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Richard Portnow

Handsome Frank

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Tricia Vessey

Louise Vargo

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Henry Silva

Ray Vargo

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Gene Ruffini

Old Consigliere

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Frank Adonis

Valerio's Bodyguard

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Victor Argo

Vinny

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Isaach de Bankolé

Raymond

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Camille Winbush

Pearline

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Damon Whitaker

Young Ghost Dog

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Vince Viverito

Johnny Morini

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Crew

Chuck Jeffreys

Mugger

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Dennis Liu

Chinese Restaurant Owner

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Kenny Guay

Boy in Window

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Gano Grills

Gangsta in Red

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Touché Cornel

Gangsta in Red

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Jamie Hector

Gangsta in Red

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Yan Ming Shi

Kung Fu Master

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Vinny Vella

Sammy the Snake

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Joseph Rigano

Joe Rags

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Roberto Lopez

Punk in Alley

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Salvatore Alagna

Punk in Alley

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Jerry Todisco

Punk in Alley

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Dreddy Kruger

MC in Blue

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Timbo King

MC in Blue

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Clay Da Raider

MC in Blue

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Dead and Stinking

MC in Blue

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Deflon Sallahr

MC in Blue

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Gary Farmer

Nobody

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Clebert Ford

Pigeonkeeper

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José Rabelo

Rooftop Boatbuilder

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Jerry Sturiano

Lefty

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Tony Rigo

Tony

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Alfred Nittoli

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Angel Caban

Social Club Landlord

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Luz Valentin

Girl in Silver

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Renee Bluestone

Club Couple

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Jordan Peck

Club Couple

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Jonathan Teague Cook

Bear Hunter

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Tracy Howe

Bear Hunter

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Harry Shearer

Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage)

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Vanessa Hollingshead

Female Sheriff

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Sharon Angela

Blonde with Jaguar

Sound

RZA

Samurai in Camouflage

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Scott Bryce

Accountant (scenes deleted)

Acting

Paul Diomede

Young Gangster (uncredited)

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