The Last Samurai

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.

Director

Edward Zwick

Writer

John Logan, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz

Released

5 Dec 2003

Country

United States, New Zealand, Japan

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 67 nominations total