A captain in the United States military (Tom Cruise) who's
been disillusioned by the Civil War and the wars against Native Americans,
travels to 1876 Japan to help modernize the emperor's army by helping him do
away with the samurai who are insisting on maintaining some of their traditional
warrior heritage. The tables are turned when the captain is captured by the
samurai, and eventually he must decide where his loyalty truly lies. Also with
Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Koyuki and Tony Goldwyn. Directed by Edward Zwick.
[2:24 - R]
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