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The Last Samurai (2003) 7.7
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Metascore: 55/100
Reviews: 902 user | 182 critic | 44 from Metacritic.com An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle. Director:Edward Zwick |
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Cast
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| Ken Watanabe | ... | ||
| Tom Cruise | ... | ||
| William Atherton | ... | ||
| Chad Lindberg | ... | ||
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Ray Godshall Sr. | ... | |
| Billy Connolly | ... | ||
| Tony Goldwyn | ... | ||
| Masato Harada | ... | ||
| Masashi Odate | ... | ||
| John Koyama | ... | ||
| Timothy Spall | ... | ||
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Shichinosuke Nakamura | ... | |
| Togo Igawa | ... | ||
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Satoshi Nikaido | ... | |
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Shintaro Wada | ... | |
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In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial Omura cabinet's first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren's courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto's failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when ... Written by KGF Vissers
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In the face of an enemy, in the Heart of One Man, Lies the Soul of a Warrior.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence and battle sequences | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
5 December 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Samurai See more »Box Office
Budget:
$140,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$136,898 (Finland) (30 January 2004)Gross:
$111,110,575 (USA) (2 April 2004)Company Credits
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Simon Graham: [narrating] They say Japan was made by a sword. They say the old gods dipped a coral blade into the ocean, and when they pulled it out four perfect drops fell back into the sea, and those drops became the islands of Japan. I say, Japan was made by a handful of brave men. Warriors, willing to give their lives for what seems to have become a forgotten word: honor.
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Performed by Tokyo Gakuso
Courtesy of Columbia Music Entertainment, Inc.
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Trivia
Over 500 Japanese extras, trained for 10 days at the Clifton Rugby Grounds, in New Plymouth for the lead up to the filming. See more »Goofs
(at around 1h 50 mins) After the generals meet in the field on horse back before the final battle begins and return to their own armies, Tom Cruise arrives back into the group of extras and as he's getting off his red haired horse, the horse kicks one of the extras (with it's back left leg) in his groin and the extra seemed surprised and confused on how to react. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Simon Graham: [narrating] They say Japan was made by a sword. They say the old gods dipped a coral blade into the ocean, and when they pulled it out four perfect drops fell back into the sea, and those drops became the islands of Japan. I say, Japan was made by a handful of brave men. Warriors, willing to give their lives for what seems to have become a forgotten word: honor.
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Crazy Credits
The opening Warner Bros. logo is light blue on a solid black background. See more »Soundtracks
"Kagura-No-Netori"Performed by Tokyo Gakuso
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If you have NOT seen the film then stop reading this review and go rent, buy or borrow it right now! What are you waiting for? This is a 10 out of 10 must see.
The casting, location, storyline and direction of this film is simply excellent. I say this is Tom Cruise's finest acting hour. A story of honour, integrity, tradition, courage and love entwined with great battle scenes, beautiful scenery and superb acting, especially in the lead roles of Cruise and Ken Watanabe.
For me personally I have no faults with this film. I do not possess a vast knowledge of Samurai history other than what we see on TV and read in magazines so cannot comment on it's depiction of true Samurai legend. A real gem.