The Last Samurai (2003) - R

With the horrors of the Civil War behind him, Captain Nathan Algren spends his days comforting his wounds with the bottle. Despite his pathetic status Japan strikes a deal hat lands Algren in Japan with the intent to train the "Emperor's troops" so that they can put an end to the Samurai legacy. But when Algren is captured by the Samurai after a failed attack, he finds himself gaining a deep respect for the culture he was prepared to destroy after he is mentored by sansei Omura. With the final battle between Samurai and Emperor's troops on the horizon, Algren is prepared to fight alongside Omura and his men in an attempt to save the Emperor from his crooked associates.

The cast includes: Tom Cruise, Ray Godshall Sr., William Atherton, Ken Watanabe, Chad Lindberg, Tony Goldwyn, Billy Connolly, Masashi Odate, and Masato Harada.

Written by: John Logan (story and screenplay).

Directed by: Edward Zwick.

Tagline: Perfection, Honor, Bravery, in everything you do, in everything you believe.