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TITLE : The Last Samurai YEAR OF RELEASE : 2003 CLASSIFICATION : M DIRECTOR : Edward Zwick STARRING : Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Timothy Spall, Tony Goldwyn, Shin Koyamada, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Seizo Fukumoto, Shun Sugata, Masato Harada BUDGET: $100,000,000
During the 1870s, Civil War veteran, Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is hired by the Japanese Emperor to train his troops in the art of modern warfare. Part of his assignment is to help wipe out The Samurai.
When Algren is captured by this ancient warrior class, he must reconsider which side he supports and finds himself in the midst of a struggle between two eras.
Black Samurai [DVD](1976) DVD A group of Haitian voodoo-worshippers have kidnapped secret agent Jim Kelly's girlfriend, and Kelly, who works for the government agency called D.R.A.G.O.N., springs into action using his wits and martial arts expertise to find her. Cult maestro Al Adamson ("Blazing Stewardesses") directs this action-packed exploiter that also stars D'Urville Martin, Marilyn Joi and Felix Silla. AKA: "Black Terminator." 84 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; scene access. Legend Of Eight Samurai [DVD](1983) DVD Princess Shizu is the sole survivor of the Satomi clan after her family is killed by the rival Hikita clan, led by witch-like Lady Tamazusa, who needs the princess's blood to gain immortality. Protecting Shizu from Tamazusa's mystical minions are a band of supernatural samurai led by the one and only Sonny Chiba, in this action-filled mix of martial arts and fantasy. Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada also star. 130 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed); biography; scene access. Samurai Fiction [DVD](1998) DVD Outstanding swordplay and a guitar-driven rock soundtrack highlight this unique blend of martial arts action and comedy. When an evil samurai steals a feudal clan's most coveted treasure, a young and inexperienced swordsman sets out to retrieve the prize and exact revenge. Morio Kazama, Mitsuro Fukikoshi, Mari Natsuki star. 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Japanese; Subtitles: English; "making of" featurette; outtakes; biographies; theatrical trailer; more. Six-String Samurai [DVD](1998) DVD After Russia drops a bomb on America in 1957, only Las Vegas survives and Elvis rules the new nation. Forty years later, Elvis dies and a group of warrior musicians--including a Buddy Holly-look-alike--battle for the presidency using their martial arts skills. This wild rock-and-roll/kung fu/musical/action odyssey stars Jeffrey Falcon and features music by The Red Elvises. 91 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; interactive menus; music video; scene access.