Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Film details
| Film Title | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai |
|---|---|
| Suitability | |
| Genre | |
| Length | 116mins |
| Year | 1999 |
| Country | France, Germany, Japan, United States of America |
| Director | Jim Jarmusch |
| Actors | Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow, Tricia Vessey, Henry Silva, Gene Ruffini, Frank Adonis, Victor Argo, Damon Whitaker, Vince Viverito, Chuck Jeffreys, Dennis Liu, Kenny Guay |
| Language | English |
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“Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai” follows Forest Whitaker as a hitman who takes his job way too seriously, living by samurai principles while working for a clueless mob. His best friend is a pigeon, which makes for some interesting conversations—if only the bird could offer better life advice. Set against a backdrop of hip-hop and existential musings, the film explores the delicate balance between loyalty and a career in crime. As he navigates his world with an unwavering code, you might wonder if he’s more committed to his samurai handbook than to his actual job. In the end, it’s a poetic tale of a man trying to find meaning in a life full of contracts and questionable choices.
At once a tribute to traditional notions of honour, loyalty, friendship and professionalism, and a stylish, ironic pastiche inspired by the likes of Melville and Suzuki, it’s very funny, insightful, and highly original.
★★★★★
This is a picture by turns amusing and melancholic, sweet-centred and dark-edged.
★★★★★
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