The Last Samurai (2003)
Movie 2h 34m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
Released in 2003, The Last Samurai is an action, drama and war movie. It is directed by Edward Zwick. The cast includes Tony Goldwyn, Hiroyuki Sanada and Timothy Spall. The running time is 2h 34m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Very well rated, long, so plan the evening.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Edward ZwickDirector
- Tony Goldwynas Col. Benjamin Bagley
- Hiroyuki Sanadaas Ujio
- Timothy Spallas Simon Graham
- Tom Cruiseas Nathan Algren
- William Athertonas Winchester Rep
- Scott Wilsonas Ambassador Swanbeck
- Billy Connollyas Zebulon Gant
- Togo Igawaas General Hasegawa
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Questions about The Last Samurai
- What genre is The Last Samurai?
- The Last Samurai is categorised as Action, Drama, War.
- Who stars in The Last Samurai?
- Tony Goldwyn, Hiroyuki Sanada, Timothy Spall, Tom Cruise, William Atherton appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Last Samurai?
- Edward Zwick directed The Last Samurai.
- How long is The Last Samurai?
- The Last Samurai runs for 2h 34m (154 minutes).
- Is The Last Samurai worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Last Samurai?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
