Call number
DVD-DRAMA 16
Collection
Publication
Warner Home Video (2004)
Description
Tormented Civil War veteran Capt. Nathan Algren is coerced by a mercenary officer to train the Japanese Emperor's troops in the use of modern weaponry. Opposing this modernization are the samurai warriors who are holding fast to their traditions of honor, despite their strategic disadvantage. As a captive of the samurai leader, Algren learns, appreciates, and adopts the samurai code, switching sides for a climactic battle that will put everyone's honor to the ultimate test.
User reviews
LibraryThing member capewood
2022 movie #65. Cruise plays burnt out Civil War vet Capt. Algren. He's lured to Japan to help train the Emperor's new army but gets captured by a samurai band and learns to love and be accepted by their culture. Very good and well made movie.
ISBN
0790782758 / 9780790782751
UPC
085392838226