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In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.

The Last Samurai

20032h 34mDramaActionWar
7.6

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7,896 votes

Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer · plays on YouTube

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Synopsis

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.

Directed by
Edward Zwick

Cast

Details

Released
December 5, 2003
Runtime
2h 34m
Status
Released
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Budget
$140,000,000
Box office
$456,800,000

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