Last Samurai, The (HD DVD)
APPROX. 154 MINS. - PROD. YEAR: 2003 - MPA RATING: R
HD DVD Specifications
| Release date: | Apr 18, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Studio: | Warner Brothers |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Video: |
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Anamorphic - Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. Film in 1080p HD resolution. |
| Audio: |
English: Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 French: Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 |
| Genre: | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Subtitles: | English, French, Latin |
Special Features
- (Extras in 480i Standard Definition)
- Audio Commentary with Director Edward Zwick
- History Channel Documentary: "History vs. Hollywood: The Last Samurai"
- Featurette: "Tom Cruise: A Warrior's Journey"
- Featurette: "Edward Zwick: A Director's Video Journal": Behind-the-scenes production journal narrated by Ed Zwick and Tom Cruise
- Featurette: "Making an Epic: A Conversation with Edward Zwick"
- Featurette: "A World of Detail: Production Design with Lilly Kilvert"
- Featurette: "Silk and Armor: Costume Design with Ngila Dickson"
- Featurette: "Imperial Army Basic Training: From Soldier to Samurai: The Weapons"
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Director Commentary
- Japan Premieres (Tokyo and Kyoto)
- Theatrical Trailers
Special Features are not always in HD. Look for details on the back of the cover art.
Synopsis
Epic Action Drama. Set in Japan during the 1870s, The Last Samurai tells the story of Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a respected American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern warfare. As the Emperor attempts to eradicate the ancient Imperial Samurai warriors in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly government policies, Algren finds himself unexpectedly impressed and influenced by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds, with only his own sense of honor to guide him.Cast & Crew
Warner Brothers
presents
William AthertonTom CruiseTimothy SpallMasato HaradaBilly ConnollyTony GoldwynHiroyuki Sanada
"Last Samurai, The"
Written byEdward ZwickWritten byMarshall HerskovitzWritten byJohn Loganproduced byJesse Sheppard
directed bySam Ericksondirected byEdward Zwick
Production Year: 2003
"Last Samurai, The"
Written byEdward ZwickWritten byMarshall HerskovitzWritten byJohn Loganproduced byJesse Sheppard
directed bySam Ericksondirected byEdward Zwick
Production Year: 2003
