7/10
2003-12-05 The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai

In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.

Release Date: 2003-12-05

Rating: 7.588 / 10

Runtime: 154 mins

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.


Details


Runtime

154 minutes

Release Date

2003-12-05

Budget

$140,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$456,800,000

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ART DIRECTION

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - COSTUME DESIGN

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - SOUND MIXING

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the The Last Samurai ?

The movie is approximately 154 minutes long.

What is the The Last Samurai's release date?

2003-12-05 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the The Last Samurai?

The movie belongs to the Drama Action War genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who directed The Last Samurai?

The movie was directed by

What is the The Last Samurai's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $140,000,000 .

How much did The Last Samurai movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $456,800,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the The Last Samurai movie?

Major production companies include Warner Bros. Pictures Radar Pictures Bedford Falls Productions Cruise/Wagner Productions Shochiku Studio .

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