Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

New York: Exoskeleton, 1998. First Draft script for the 1999 film.

An African-American hitman who models himself after the code of ancient samurai is caught in the crosshairs of a Mafia boss and his associates after a hit gone wrong. Interpreted by some as an homage to Jean-Pierre Melville's 1967 crime drama "Le Samouraï."

Shot on location in Jersey City.

Self wrappers. Title page present, dated February 5, 1998, noted as First Draft, with credit for director and screenwriter Jim Jarmusch. 88 leaves, with last page of text numbered 87. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, lightly toned and soiled on the title page and page edges, unbound.

[Book #167970]