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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 · 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.
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 ...
The Last Samurai. 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 ...
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.
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 emperor's army and clashes with the samurai warriors.
One night, a group of ninjas infiltrate the village and attempt to assassinate Katsumoto. Algren saves Katsumoto's life, and then helps defend the village. Katsumoto requests a meeting with Emperor Meiji and is given safe passage to Tokyo. He brings Algren, intending to release him.
