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The Last Samurai is a 2003 American 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.
Dec 5, 2003 · Tom Cruise stars as a US army captain who trains the Japanese emperor's army in modern warfare and befriends a samurai leader. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this Oscar-nominated film.
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- Action, Drama
- Edward Zwick
- 2003-12-05
As the government attempts to eradicate the ancient Samurai warrior class in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly policies, Algren finds himself unexpectedly affected by his ...
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- Edward Zwick
- R
- Tom Cruise
Feb 27, 2024 · The Last Samurai is a movie inspired by the real-life story of a French officer who trained Japanese soldiers in the 19th century. Learn how the film blends elements of history to create a fictional tale, and how it portrays the Meiji Restoration and the Satsuma Rebellion.
Tom Cruise stars in this sweeping epic set in Japan during the 1870s as Captain Nathan Algren, a respected American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army...
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. 11,256 IMDb 7.8 2 h 34 min 2003. X-Ray R. Action · Adventure · Compelling · Intense. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $14.99. More purchase. options.
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.
