LIVE BY THE CODE. DIE BY THE CODE.
An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Ratings
3.5
Cast
Forest Whitaker
Ghost Dog
John Tormey
Louie
Cliff Gorman
Sonny Valerio
Frank Minucci
Big Angie
Richard Portnow
Handsome Frank
Tricia Vessey
Louise Vargo
Henry Silva
Ray Vargo
Gene Ruffini
Old Consigliere
Frank Adonis
Valerio's Bodyguard
Victor Argo
Vinny
Isaach de Bankolé
Raymond
Camille Winbush
Pearline
Damon Whitaker
Young Ghost Dog
Vince Viverito
Johnny Morini
Chuck Jeffreys
Mugger
Dennis Liu
Chinese Restaurant Owner
Kenny Guay
Boy in Window
Gano Grills
Gangsta in Red
Touché Cornel
Gangsta in Red
Jamie Hector
Gangsta in Red
Yan Ming Shi
Kung Fu Master
Vinny Vella
Sammy the Snake
Joseph Rigano
Joe Rags
Roberto Lopez
Punk in Alley
Salvatore Alagna
Punk in Alley
Jerry Todisco
Punk in Alley
Dreddy Kruger
MC in Blue
Timbo King
MC in Blue
Clay Da Raider
MC in Blue
Dead and Stinking
MC in Blue
Deflon Sallahr
MC in Blue
Gary Farmer
Nobody
Clebert Ford
Pigeonkeeper
José Rabelo
Rooftop Boatbuilder
Jerry Sturiano
Lefty
Tony Rigo
Tony
Alfred Nittoli
Al
Angel Caban
Social Club Landlord
Luz Valentin
Girl in Silver
Renee Bluestone
Club Couple
Jordan Peck
Club Couple
Jonathan Teague Cook
Bear Hunter
Tracy Howe
Bear Hunter
Harry Shearer
Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage)
Vanessa Hollingshead
Female Sheriff
Sharon Angela
Blonde with Jaguar
RZA
Samurai in Camouflage
Scott Bryce
Accountant (scenes deleted)
Paul Diomede
Young Gangster (uncredited)
Crew
Original Music Composer
Editor
Producer
Director
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Production Design
Visual Effects
Special Effects Coordinator
Scenic Artist
Post Production Supervisor
Charge Scenic Artist
Key Construction Grip
Set Dresser
Construction Foreman
Carpenter
Leadman
Construction Coordinator
Hairstylist
Construction Grip
Special Effects Assistant
Extras Casting
ADR Recordist
Wardrobe Supervisor
Stunt Coordinator
ADR Mixer
Color Timer
Assistant Sound Editor
Foley Artist
Opening/Ending Animation
Music Editor
ADR Editor
Dialogue Editor
Camera Technician
Dolby Consultant
Location Assistant
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Casting Director
Location Manager
Foley Recordist
Assistant Editor
First Assistant Editor
Location Scout
Foley Editor
Camera Operator
Second Unit Director of Photography
Assistant Costume Designer
Post Production Coordinator
Set Production Assistant
Payroll Accountant
Intern
Story Consultant
Negative Cutter
Assistant Location Manager
Accountant
Casting Associate
Production Office Assistant
Craft Service
Legal Services
Driver
Transportation Co-Captain
Transportation Captain
Assistant Production Coordinator
Set Medic
Title Designer
Assistant Accountant
Key Set Production Assistant
Production Secretary
Producer's Assistant
Animal Wrangler
Publicist
Set Decoration
Sound Designer
Sound Effects Editor
Makeup Artist
Costume Design
Sound Mixer
Co-Producer
Writer
Unit Production Manager
Script Supervisor
Best Boy Electric
First Assistant Director
Production Supervisor
First Assistant Camera
Still Photographer
Electrician
Camera Loader
Second Assistant Director
Key Grip
Second Assistant Camera
Second Second Assistant Director
Steadicam Operator
Best Boy Grip
Cableman
Dolly Grip
Property Master
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boom Operator
Art Department Coordinator
On Set Dresser
Assistant Property Master
Details
Release Date
1999-10-06
Runtime
116 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
JVC
Bac Films
Pandora Film
Plywood Productions
ARD Degeto
Le Studio Canal+
Countries
France
Germany
Japan
United States of America
Genres
Crime
Drama