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The last samurai, Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Radar Pictures/Bedford Falls Company/Cruise-Wagner production ; an Edward Zwick film

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The last samurai, Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Radar Pictures/Bedford Falls Company/Cruise-Wagner production ; an Edward Zwick film
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for strong violence and battle sequences
Main title
The last samurai
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Radar Pictures/Bedford Falls Company/Cruise-Wagner production ; an Edward Zwick film
Runtime
154
Summary
Tormented Civil War veteran Capt. Nathan Algren is coerced by a mercenary officer to train the Japanese Emperor's troops in the use of modern weaponry. Opposing this modernization are the Samurai warriors who are holding fast to their traditions of honor, despite their strategic disadvantage. As a captive of the Samurai leader, Algren learns, appreciates, and adopts the Samurai code, switching sides for a climactic battle that will put everyone's honor to the ultimate test
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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