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  1. The Last Samurai

    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. The film stars Ken Watanabe and Tom Cruise, who also produced, along with Timothy Spall, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Koyuki in supporting roles.

  2. The Last Samurai (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. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.

  3. 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 ...

  4. The Last Samurai (2003)

    Summaries. 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. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds. In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a cynical veteran of the American Civil War, who will work ...

  5. The Last Samurai

    Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Karim L "The Last Samurai" is an electrifying masterpiece that showcases Tom Cruise in a role like never before. He seamlessly ...

  6. The Last Samurai (2003) Official Trailer

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  7. The Last Samurai movie review (2003)

    Its power is compromised only by an ending that sheepishly backs away from what the film is really about. Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe co-star, as a shabby Civil War veteran and a proud samurai warrior. Cruise plays Nathan Algren, a war hero who now drifts and drinks too much, with no purpose in life.

  8. The Last Samurai

    Watch #FullScenes from #TheLastSamurai. An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.SUBS...

  9. WarnerBros.com

    The Last Samurai is a sweeping epic starring Tom Cruise as an American military officer who joins the samurai rebellion in Japan during the 1870s. Experience the clash of cultures, the courage of warriors and the honor of a dying way of life in this stunning film. Watch it on WarnerBros.com or stream it on HBO Max.

  10. 20 Years Ago, Tom Cruise Made a Controversial War Epic

    Discussions of The Last Samurai often focus on the obvious incongruity of a movie where Tom Cruise dons samurai armor to become the steward of traditional Japanese culture. The picture of Cruise ...

  11. The Last Samurai

    Purchase The Last Samurai on digital and stream instantly or download offline. 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 in the art of modern warfare. As the Emperor attempts to eradicate the ancient Imperial Samurai warriors in preparation ...

  12. Is The Last Samurai Real At All? True Story Explained

    The Last Samurai true story adds a lot of context to the Tom Cruise period drama. The movie chronicles a real-life Japanese rebellion from the 19th century but fictionalizes several historical events and people. The Edward Zwick drama received four Oscar nominations upon its 2003 release and has sparked debates over the years about its subject ...

  13. The True Story Behind 'The Last Samurai'

    Tom Cruise may have helped save the theaters, but he should try saving mid-budget movies next. Jul 13, 2023 One of Jack Nicholson's Grimmest Thrillers Is a Beauty to Watch

  14. Tom Cruise Talks About "The Last Samurai"

    Cruise's character Algren is a decorated veteran of the Civil War who's lost his soul. Hired by the Emperor of Japan to train Japan's first modern army, Algren finds a kindred spirit in the form of Samurai leader, Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe). Together the two men discover much about each other's culture and find that ultimately their lives are not ...

  15. Amazon.com: The Last Samurai : Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall

    Epic Action Drama. Set in Japan during the 1870s, The Last Samurai tells the story of Capt. Nathan Algren, a respected American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern warfare. As the Emperor attempts to eradicate the ancient Imperial Samurai warriors in preparation for more ...

  16. The Last Samurai (2003) Official Movie Trailer

    The last samurai extended movie trailer. Tom Cruise portrays an American captain of the 7th Cavalry Regiment, whose personal and emotional conflicts bring hi...

  17. Was The Last Samurai Tom Cruise's last great movie?

    Samurai man: Tom Cruise in his 2003 historical epic 'The Last Samurai' (Warner Bros) A sk Steven Spielberg who his favourite superhero is and he'll probably say Tom Cruise. Last year, the ...

  18. "This Is How He Wins": Tom Cruise's Subtle Acting Elevates Last Samurai

    The Last Samurai was a departure from typical Tom Cruise movies up until that point. At the time, the actor was (and still is) best known for his association with action-packed franchises like Mission: Impossible and sci-fi films like Minority Report and Vanilla Sky.However, The Last Samurai represented a slight detour in Cruise's career as he took on a more dramatic role in an epic historical ...

  19. Tom Cruise's 2003 Samurai Epic Graded By World's Last Real Ninja (& He

    A Ninjutsu expert grades Tom Cruise's historical epic The Last Samurai, reviewing a stealthy ninja attack scene and revealing a gnarly sword fact. ... Like most historical Hollywood movies, The Last Samurai is an interesting blend of fact and fiction. The Japanese rebellion shown in the film is based on real events in the mid-to-late 19th ...

  20. The Last Samurai (2003)

    The Last Samurai is a 2003 American epic war film directed and co- produced by Edward Zwick, who also co-wrote the screenplay with John Logan. The film stars Tom Cruise, who also co-produced, as well as Ken Watanabe, Shin Koyamada, Tony Goldwyn, Hiroyuki Sanada, Timothy Spall, and Billy Connolly.

  21. 10 Movies That Defined Tom Cruise's Career

    A generation X classic, Risky Business was a strong catalyst for Tom Cruise's rise to stardom. The film set the precedent for the great films of John Cusack, following the romance a high school ...

  22. Learning Samurai Culture Scene

    Learning Samurai Culture Scene | THE LAST SAMURAI (2003) Tom Cruise, Movie CLIP HDMost Popular Movie Clips -- https://bit.ly/3aqFfcgPLOT: An American militar...

  23. How True to History is Tom Cruise's "The Last Samurai"?

    Mr. Dresner teaches East Asian history at Pittsburg State University, Kansas. His research examines Meiji-era (1868-1912) social history. A quick summary of the movie for those who haven't seen it ...

  24. The Last Samurai (2003)

    The Last Samurai is a film directed by Edward Zwick with Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn .... Year: 2003. Original title: The Last Samurai. Synopsis: Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a former Civil War hero, is adrift in 1870s San Francisco after the war, a lost soul struggling to stay afloat in a booze-soaked stupor.

  25. This Tom Cruise Movie Missed the Target at the Box Office

    The shift towards digital consumption has given the film a second chance to shine and attract new fans. Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt might be known for pulling off the impossible, but the latest ...