The Last Samurai
“In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.”
7.6/ 10IMDb7.87.7K
20032h 34mR
Overview
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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Crew
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Writers
- John Logan, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
- Producers
- Tom Engelman, Richard Solomon, Vincent Ward, Paula Wagner, Edward Zwick
- Production
- Radar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions, Cruise/Wagner Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Last Samurai rated?
The Last Samurai has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 7.7K votes.
Who directed The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai was directed by Edward Zwick.
When was The Last Samurai released?
The Last Samurai was released in 2003.