Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
“Live by the code. Die by the code.”
Synopsis
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.7x
+$7.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Driver, Jim Jarmusch
- Original Score
- RZA
- Original Title
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.4M
- Production Studios
- JVC, Bac Films, Pandora Film, Plywood Productions, ARD Degeto, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Jarmusch
Sara Driver, Jim Jarmusch
RZA
Robby Müller, Chaim Kantor
Jay Rabinowitz
Richard Guay, Jim Jarmusch
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Guay
Producer
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Ted Berner
Production Design
Jim Jarmusch
Director
RZA
Original Music Composer
Jim Jarmusch
Producer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Norman Douglass
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
John Dunn
Costume Design
Jim Jarmusch
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai about?
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Who directed Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
The principal cast of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai includes Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow.
When was Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai released and how long is it?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (4.7 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was composed by RZA.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).