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The Last Samurai is a 2003 epic period action drama film directed and produced by Edward Zwick, who also co-wrote the screenplay with John Logan and Marshall Herskovitz from a story devised by Logan. The film stars Ken Watanabe and Tom Cruise , who also produced, along with Timothy Spall , Billy Connolly , Tony Goldwyn , Hiroyuki Sanada , and ...
Dec 5, 2003 · Tom Cruise stars as a US army veteran who trains the Japanese emperor's army in modern warfare, but becomes torn between two worlds and cultures. The film features swordplay, battle sequences, and a samurai rebellion, and was nominated for four Oscars.
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- Edward Zwick
- 2003-12-05
A former U.S. Army captain is hired to train the Japanese army in modern warfare, but becomes fascinated by the samurai culture and their leader Katsumoto. He faces a dilemma when he is caught between the old and new worlds in the 1870s.
With high production values and thrilling battle scenes, The Last Samurai is a satisfying epic. Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is an American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to ...
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- Edward Zwick
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- Tom Cruise
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The Last Samurai (2003) AMC Presents: After he is captured in battle an American military advisor embraces the samurai culture he was hired to destroy. 11,057 IMDb 7.8 2 h 34 min 2003. X-Ray R. Action · Adventure · Compelling · Intense. Available to rent or buy. Rent.
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.
