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A 2003 epic film starring Tom Cruise as an American soldier who joins the samurai in 19th century Japan. The film depicts the clash between traditional and modern forces during the Meiji Restoration and the Satsuma Rebellion.
The Last Samurai: Directed by Edward Zwick. With Ken Watanabe, Tom Cruise, William Atherton, Chad Lindberg. In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques.
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- Action, Drama
- Edward Zwick
- 2003-12-05
Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is an American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern...
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- Edward Zwick
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- Tom Cruise
Dec 5, 2003 · A Civil War veteran (Tom Cruise) is captured by a samurai leader (Ken Watanabe) and learns to respect his culture and values in this epic film. Roger Ebert praises the battle scenes, the design, the acting, and the themes, but criticizes the Hollywood ending that compromises the film's message.
A former U.S. Army captain is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in modern warfare, but becomes fascinated by the samurai culture and their code of honor. He faces a dilemma when he is captured by the samurai leader Katsumoto and must choose between two eras and two worlds.
The Last Samurai (2003) OSCARS® 4X nominee AMC Presents: After he is captured in battle an American military advisor embraces the samurai culture he was hired to destroy.
Dec 5, 2003 · Watch the trailer, buy or rent the movie, and learn more about the plot and cast of The Last Samurai, a 2003 action-adventure film starring Tom Cruise. Set in Japan in the 1870s, the movie follows a US soldier who trains the Imperial army and clashes with the samurai warriors.
