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The Last Samurai

2003

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Edward Zwick

2003·R·United StatesUnited States, New ZealandNew Zealand, JapanJapan
Award tierBronze
Metascore
ActionDrama

In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.

Cast

Ken Watanabe·Tom Cruise·William Atherton·Billy Connolly

Producers

Tom Cruise·Michael Doven·Tom Engelman·Ted Field·Marshall Herskovitz

Languages

United KingdomEnglishJapanJapaneseSpainSpanishDenmarkDanish

Major Awards

0 wins · 2 nominations

Nominations (2)

Best Picture

PGA Awards (2004)

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures

Tom CruiseEdward ZwickMarshall HerskovitzPaula Wagner
Critics Choice Awards (2004)

Best Picture