The Last Samurai

2003 · 154 MIN · IMDB 7.8 · 486,004 VOTES · DIR. Edward Zwick

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Overview

Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.

Dialogue Timeline — 929 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:25 They say Japan was made by a sword.
00:03:53 . . .and there'd be a balder man standing before you today.
00:06:38 And if we play our cards right. . .
00:09:26 . . .l'd happily kill you for free.
00:13:45 They are very brave.
00:16:34 He'll be speaking the lingo in no time.
00:20:05 My railroad is a priority for this country.
00:23:31 -Mr. Graham, accompany me to the rear. -Yes, of course.
00:34:28 Sake.
00:41:10 General Hasegawa asked me to help him end his life.
00:48:22 Yes.
00:50:54 I continue to live among these unusual people.
00:56:59 There must be some reason why he is here.
01:04:35 Who is this amateur?
01:11:14 Good.
01:18:06 Captain Algren, it seems you have endured your captivity. . .
01:20:54 Captain Algren! What in heaven's name is going on?
01:24:46 Then, l must refuse to give up my sword.
01:32:00 How do you plan to do that?
01:39:53 And l was always afraid.
01:49:06 l'll look for you on the field.
02:03:45 Fire!
02:13:39 Your Highness. . . .
02:27:44 [ENGLlSH]

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed929
Dialogue density6.0 lines / min
First line00:00:25
Final line02:27:44

Production Record

DirectorEdward Zwick
LanguageEnglish
Budget$140,000,000
Revenue$456,800,000
IMDb votes486,004