DGC VIDEO: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Director: Jim Jarmusch Run Time: 116 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1999
Starring: Cliff Gorman, Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva, Isaach De Bankolé, John Tormey
Tagline: Jim Jarmusch combined his love for the ice-cool crime dramas of Jean-Pierre Melville and Seijun Suzuki with the philosophical dimensions of samurai mythology for an eccentrically postmodern take on the hit-man thriller. In one of his defining roles, Forest Whitaker brings a commanding serenity to his portrayal of a Zen contract killer working for a bumbling mob outfit, a modern man who adheres steadfastly to the ideals of the Japanese warrior code even as chaos and violence spiral around him. Featuring moody cinematography by the great Robby Müller, a sublime score by the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, and a host of colorful character actors (including a memorably stone-faced Henry Silva), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai plays like a pop-culture-sampling cinematic mixtape built around a one-of-a-kind tragic hero.
Critic Quotes: “Deeply hypnotic as well as entertaining.” – Salon.com
“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.” – Time Out
“A gem of a movie!” – Film.com
Showtimes:
Tuesday, October 4, 2022: 7:00
Ticket Prices: $10.00 (No discounts/passes)