Directed by Edward Zwick, based on a story by John Logan, The Last Samurai (2003) is a fictionalized historical epic that centers on the rebellion against the Westernization of Japan in 1877. A retired U.S. Army Captain finds himself in Japan, brought in contact with Samurai warriors preparing for battle against the Imperial army. Wonderful fight scenes and beautiful cinematography make the film visually stunning throughout. The cast does a good job all-around, including Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn and Koyuki.
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Koyuki |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Ken Watanabe and Koyuki |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003 |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Ken Watanabe |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Koyuki |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003 |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Ken Watanabe |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise and Koyuki |
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| The Last Samurai. 2003: Tom Cruise |
