The Last Samurai
Action | Drama | History
Director: Edward Zwick
Cast: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly
Release Year: 2003
Plot
A disillusioned American soldier finds redemption among Japan's samurai warriors as he learns their way of life and joins them in a fight to preserve their honor.
Highlights
- Beautifully shot samurai culture
- Emotional and redemptive storytelling
- Powerful performances by Cruise and Watanabe