The Last Samurai

Tokyo, late autumn, cherry blossoms fallen. A foreign soldier stands in a samurai village, katana at his feet, ancient code in the air. This epic marks a turning point in Zwick's career.

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Edward Zwick directed The Last Samurai in 2003. See Edward Zwick's full filmography, where to start with Edward Zwick, or where to go after you've seen everything by Edward Zwick.

The Last Samurai was released in 2003 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 154 minutes.