The Last Samurai (2003)
The Last Samurai is a 2003 drama movie directed by Edward Zwick, with a running time of 2h 34m. It stars Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe and Timothy Spall.
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
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What is The Last Samurai about?
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
When was The Last Samurai released?
The Last Samurai was released on 5 December 2003.
How long is The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai runs 2h 34m.
Who made The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai was directed by Edward Zwick.
Where can I watch The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch The Last Samurai
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren
- Ken Watanabe as Moritsugu Katsumoto
- Timothy Spall as Simon Graham
- Tony Goldwyn as Col. Benjamin Bagley
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Ujio
- Koyuki as Taka
- Shin Koyamada as Nobutada
- Billy Connolly as Zebulon Gant
- Togo Igawa as General Hasegawa
- Shichinosuke Nakamura as Emperor Meiji
- Masato Harada as Omura
- William Atherton as Winchester Rep
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