Movie Description Edward Zwick directs this sumptuously designed, action-packed period epic that stars Tom Cruise as Captain Nathan Algren. Algren, a former Civil War hero, is adrift in 1870s San Francisco after the war, a lost soul struggling to stay afloat in a booze-soaked stupor. When he is recruited by the Japanese government to train the Emperor's army, he departs for the unknown shores of Japan and begins training the soldiers in American military tactics. But these skills are useless against a band of samurai rebels led by the proud warrior Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), and Algren is easily defeated. He is taken to a remote samurai village where he learns samurai warrior codes and ways of life, developing a deep bond with Katsumoto and sharing philosophical conversations with him. Caught between the feudal culture of the ancient samurai warriors and the encroachment of modern society, Algren is forced to choose between his own culture or Katsumoto's. THE LAST SAMURAI is lavish in its dramatic period costumes and intense performances, and will thrill fans of both historical drama and action films. Please review the condition in the comments above. Additional items shipping cost is just $1 for each extra movie in the same order. Please contact with any questions before buying. If there are any problems with your video we offer a no hassle return policy within 30 days. See our booth policies for more information. All videos are Region 1 (DVD's) or Region A (Blu-ray) and made only to be played in the US and Canada. Unfortunately, due to expiration dates and inability to transfer them, you should assume used DVD and Blu-ray will not come with digital copies.