The Last Samurai

2003 • 154 minutter

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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 for more Westernized and trade-friendly government policies, Algren finds himself unexpectedly impressed and influenced by his encounters with the Japanese warriors, placing him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds, with only his own sense of honor to guide him as The Last Samurai.


Awards:


Academy Award nominations:
Best Supporting Actor (Ken Watanabe)
Best Art Direction
Best Costume Design
Best Sound


National Board of Review:
Best Director (Edward Zwick)

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From a westerner’s perspective of Japan, this is absolutely the best movie about Japan you’ll come across. You can take that to the bank! Star studded, fantastic acting, a touching story and an incredible score that easily carries its weight even today. Hats off to Hans Zimmer.

I've always enjoyed this movie. It kind of gives you a foreigners look into a changing Japan.

Excellent movie