The last samurai / directed by Edward Zwick ; story by John Logan ; screenplay by John Logan, Edward Zwick, and Marshall Herskovitz.
Civil war hero Nathan Algren is sent to Japan during the Meiji era in order to train troops to use firearms against the samurai. Soon Algren finds himself swept up in the samurai way of life after being captured by their leader.
Record details
- ISBN: 0790782758
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (154 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Second-disc fullscreen edition.
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 2004.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. Dolby digital surround 5.1; full screen. There may be one version with 1 disc and one version with 2 discs; however, both versions are listed under the same ISBN and UPC. Features: commentary by director Edward Zwick, history channel documentary history vs. Hollywood: The last samurai, Tom Cruise: a warriors journey, Edward Zwick: director's video journal, making an epic: a conversation with Edward Zwick and Tom Cruise, a world of detail: production design with Lilly Kilvert, silk and armor: costume design with Ngila Dickson, imperial army basic training, from soldier to samurai: the weapons, deleted scenes, Japan premieres, DVD-ROM pc web link, theatrical trailer |
Participant or Performer Note: | Ken Watanabe, Tom Cruise. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R. |
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
Language Note: | In English and some Japanese or French with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Samurai > Drama. Japan > History > Meiji period, 1868-1912 > Drama. |
Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Gettysburg Library | A-DVD LA (Text) | 35740634644496 | DVD | Available | - |
Pottsville Free Public Library | DVD 2676 (Text) | 30003008944983 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
Penn-Kidder Branch | DVD LAS (Text) | 420001001052736 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
Summary:
Civil war hero Nathan Algren is sent to Japan during the Meiji era in order to train troops to use firearms against the samurai. Soon Algren finds himself swept up in the samurai way of life after being captured by their leader.