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The Last Samurai • Movie • Rating 7.6 out of 10
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The Last Samurai is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United States of America. However, you can watch The Last Samurai for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: MA 15+ (AU).
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What is The Last Samurai about?
In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior. 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. It blends drama, action, war elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Edward Zwick. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it offers an epic cinematic journey.
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Cast and crew of The Last Samurai
The main cast includes Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe and Timothy Spall. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Edward Zwick, written by Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, produced by Paula Wagner and Vincent Ward.
Tom Cruise
as Nathan Algren
Ken Watanabe
as Moritsugu Katsumoto
Timothy Spall
as Simon Graham
Tony Goldwyn
as Col. Benjamin Bagley
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Ujio
Koyuki
as Taka
Shin Koyamada
as Nobutada
Billy Connolly
as Zebulon Gant
Togo Igawa
as General Hasegawa
Shichinosuke Nakamura
as Emperor Meiji
Masato Harada
as Omura
William Atherton
as Winchester Rep
Chad Lindberg
as Winchester Rep Assistant
Scott Wilson
as Ambassador Swanbeck
Ray Godshall Sr.
as Convention Hall Attendee
Masashi Odate
as Omura's Companion
John Koyama
as Omura's Bodyguard
Satoshi Nikaido
as N.C.O.
Shintaro Wada
as Young Recruit
Shun Sugata
as Nakao
Sosuke Ikematsu
as Higen
Aoi Minato
as Magojiro
Seizō Fukumoto
as Silent Samurai
Shoji Yoshihara
as Sword Master
Kosaburo Nomura IV
as Kyogen Player #1
Takashi Noguchi
as Kyogen Player #2
Noguchi Takayuki
as Kyogen Player #3
Sven Toorvald
as Omura's Secretary
Yuki Matsuzaki
as Soldier in Street #1
Mitsuyuki Oishi
as Soldier in Street #2
Jiro Wada
as Soldier in Street #3
Hiroshi Watanabe
as Guard
Yusuke Myochin
as Sword Master's Assistant
Hiroaki Amano
as Samurai Ensemble
Kenta Daibo
as Samurai Ensemble
Koji Fujii
as Samurai Ensemble
Makoto Hashiba
as Samurai Ensemble
Shimpei Horinouchi
as Samurai Ensemble
Takashi Kora
as Samurai Ensemble
Shane Kosugi
as Samurai Ensemble
Takeshi Maya
as Samurai Ensemble
Seiji Morita
as Samurai Ensemble
Lee Murayama
as Samurai Ensemble
Takeru Shimizu
as Samurai Ensemble
Shinji Suzuki
as Samurai Ensemble
Hisao Takeda
as Samurai Ensemble
Ryoichiro Yonekura
as Samurai Ensemble
Ryoichi Noguchi
as Samurai Ensemble
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