--- product_id: 11944818 title: "The Last Samurai [Widescreen]" price: "€ 16.82" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/11944818-the-last-samurai-widescreen store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # The Last Samurai [Widescreen] **Price:** € 16.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Last Samurai [Widescreen] - **How much does it cost?** € 16.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/11944818-the-last-samurai-widescreen) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Last Samurai, The (DVD) (WS) Tom Cruise stars in this sweeping epic set in Japan during the 1870s as Captain Nathan Algren, 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 Japanese warriors, placing him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds, with only his own sense of honor to guide him as The Last Samurai. Review: The Last Samurai = A Masterpiece - Tom Cruise is a famous actor worldwide. Most of you have seen his work in various films, such as A Few Good Men or Jerry Maguire. However, Tom is back in a new movie, which takes the audience back into an era of the past - one that surrounds us in the days of the Civil War. Tom Cruise portrays a man named Nathan Algren, who is a hero during the Civil War, but is disillusioned of the terrible killings he had to perform under the leadership of Colonel Bagloney against the American Indians. He is hired, by the Japanese Emperor, to take down another rebellion by leading a army of Japanese peasants that never saw a gun in their life. Even though he trains them for a time, the rebels attack and Algren is ordered to track them down and defeat the adversary, despite the fact that more training is needed. Fighting somewhere in the forests of Japan, his army is easily defeated and the rebels capture him and take him back to their village. Becoming a captive and not having a chance to escape, due to the fact that winter's coming, Algren spends his time with these people, already inspired and intrigued. He comes to learn that these people are "Samurai", who serve the Emperor and follow life through a different path and a set of principles that keep their life in balance, using such values as loyalty, duty, and compassion, just to name a few. Only one problem remains - Japan is facing a new modernized world and is seeking to keep up with the times by throwing away the traditions of old in favor of a more-friendly government. The rebellion, lead by a samurai named Katsumoto (portrayed by Ken Watanbe), despies that idea and fight back in order to keep their sacred ways alive. Gaining his sense of honor and redemption back, Algren joins the Samurai and aids them in a fierce battle that decides Japan's history for the rest of time. The movie does have its dose of action scenes and story moments, but what really make this movie unique are its philosophical moments. The Samurai, as you know, are people that follow the way of the Bushido, the traditional code of the Japanese samurai, stressing honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living. It's the type of values that most people wish to live by, but the Samurai go far beyond that. If they are defeated in battle, then it means that they have dishonored themselves and their clan, thus will kill them for disgracing their families and those close to him or her. It's a tough life, to be sure, but it's the principles of their life that stands out. Tom Cruise said it best about the Samurai: "They are an intriguing people. From the moment they wake, they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue. I have never seen such strong discipline." In order for the movie to display any realism, the movie was shot around various locations in Japan, from a temple located in Kyoto to a small Japanese town called Himeji. Not only the locations needed to be authentic, but also so did everything else, as this movie took place in two different worlds. Everything had to blend in for the movie a sense of honesty into the whole project. Though there is some historical inconsistencies in the plot, since this is based on a certain era in the past, those can be looked past. The action is wild, but again, had to be realistic. So realistic, in fact, that there was some close calls on the set. Tom Cruise could have died, since an actor's sword nearly beheaded him. That's just one example, but just by checking out the loads of extras on the DVDs, the entire team was committed to the project, making sure that everything went smooth and made the picture look good as a whole. The fighting sequences also add some depth and insight as to how the Japanese and Americans deal with combat, especially in the climatic battle that had both samurai and soldier confronting each other in the end. Overall, The Last Samurai is worth checking out, especially if you are a student of Japanese history or if you're into everything or anything Japanese. It's also some of Tom Cruise's best work by far. Anyone that's a huge fan of Cruise ought to pick up The Last Samurai. Review: Tom Cruise knocks it out of the park!!! - One of the best DVDs I own. An excellent movie showing the reality of Japan at that time in their history. Tom Cruise performed admirably, one of his best films. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Billy Connolly, Charles Mulvehill, Edward Zwick, Hiroyuki Sanada, John Logan, Ken Watanabe, Koyuki, Marshall Herskovitz, Masato Harada, Paula Wagner, Richard Solomon, Scott Kroopf, Seizo Fukumoto, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Shin Koyamada, Shun Sagata, Ted Field, Timothy Spall, Tom Cruise, Tom Engelman, Tony Goldwyn, Vincent Ward Contributor Billy Connolly, Charles Mulvehill, Edward Zwick, Hiroyuki Sanada, John Logan, Ken Watanabe, Koyuki, Marshall Herskovitz, Masato Harada, Paula Wagner, Richard Solomon, Scott Kroopf, Seizo Fukumoto, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Shin Koyamada, Shun Sagata, Ted Field, Timothy Spall, Tom Cruise, Tom Engelman, Tony Goldwyn, Vincent Ward See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 12,574 Reviews | | Format | AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Genre | Action & Adventure, Action & Adventure/Martial Arts, Drama | | Language | English | | Runtime | 2 hours and 34 minutes | ## Images ![The Last Samurai [Widescreen] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bS83XrwZL.jpg) ![The Last Samurai [Widescreen] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814Pm28luGL.jpg) ![The Last Samurai [Widescreen] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WJYiOWHcL.jpg) ![The Last Samurai [Widescreen] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5166C2uaMWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Last Samurai = A Masterpiece *by M***I on May 10, 2004* Tom Cruise is a famous actor worldwide. Most of you have seen his work in various films, such as A Few Good Men or Jerry Maguire. However, Tom is back in a new movie, which takes the audience back into an era of the past - one that surrounds us in the days of the Civil War. Tom Cruise portrays a man named Nathan Algren, who is a hero during the Civil War, but is disillusioned of the terrible killings he had to perform under the leadership of Colonel Bagloney against the American Indians. He is hired, by the Japanese Emperor, to take down another rebellion by leading a army of Japanese peasants that never saw a gun in their life. Even though he trains them for a time, the rebels attack and Algren is ordered to track them down and defeat the adversary, despite the fact that more training is needed. Fighting somewhere in the forests of Japan, his army is easily defeated and the rebels capture him and take him back to their village. Becoming a captive and not having a chance to escape, due to the fact that winter's coming, Algren spends his time with these people, already inspired and intrigued. He comes to learn that these people are "Samurai", who serve the Emperor and follow life through a different path and a set of principles that keep their life in balance, using such values as loyalty, duty, and compassion, just to name a few. Only one problem remains - Japan is facing a new modernized world and is seeking to keep up with the times by throwing away the traditions of old in favor of a more-friendly government. The rebellion, lead by a samurai named Katsumoto (portrayed by Ken Watanbe), despies that idea and fight back in order to keep their sacred ways alive. Gaining his sense of honor and redemption back, Algren joins the Samurai and aids them in a fierce battle that decides Japan's history for the rest of time. The movie does have its dose of action scenes and story moments, but what really make this movie unique are its philosophical moments. The Samurai, as you know, are people that follow the way of the Bushido, the traditional code of the Japanese samurai, stressing honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living. It's the type of values that most people wish to live by, but the Samurai go far beyond that. If they are defeated in battle, then it means that they have dishonored themselves and their clan, thus will kill them for disgracing their families and those close to him or her. It's a tough life, to be sure, but it's the principles of their life that stands out. Tom Cruise said it best about the Samurai: "They are an intriguing people. From the moment they wake, they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue. I have never seen such strong discipline." In order for the movie to display any realism, the movie was shot around various locations in Japan, from a temple located in Kyoto to a small Japanese town called Himeji. Not only the locations needed to be authentic, but also so did everything else, as this movie took place in two different worlds. Everything had to blend in for the movie a sense of honesty into the whole project. Though there is some historical inconsistencies in the plot, since this is based on a certain era in the past, those can be looked past. The action is wild, but again, had to be realistic. So realistic, in fact, that there was some close calls on the set. Tom Cruise could have died, since an actor's sword nearly beheaded him. That's just one example, but just by checking out the loads of extras on the DVDs, the entire team was committed to the project, making sure that everything went smooth and made the picture look good as a whole. The fighting sequences also add some depth and insight as to how the Japanese and Americans deal with combat, especially in the climatic battle that had both samurai and soldier confronting each other in the end. Overall, The Last Samurai is worth checking out, especially if you are a student of Japanese history or if you're into everything or anything Japanese. It's also some of Tom Cruise's best work by far. Anyone that's a huge fan of Cruise ought to pick up The Last Samurai. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tom Cruise knocks it out of the park!!! *by M***L on April 4, 2026* One of the best DVDs I own. An excellent movie showing the reality of Japan at that time in their history. Tom Cruise performed admirably, one of his best films. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breathtakingly Beautiful!!! *by O***E on June 9, 2019* There is a saying that, "if you don't see the Divine both in the profane as in the profound, then you are not seeing the whole picture." Although war certainly has it's horrors, the movie highlighted its beauty. At first I was debating between this movie and 47 Ronin (with Keanu Reeves), both about the Samurai. They were the same price (to rent), but Ronin's running time was 1 hour 58 minutes, whereas The Last Samurai's is 2 hours 34 minutes. Watching the trailer, though, convinced me to take a chance on The Last Samurai. SO GLAD I DID! Perhaps having been in the Marines, in an Artillery Unit (0811), served to pull me into the plot, and identify with it. I remember one time when we were on a mission and the Howitzer next to us flipped on its side because we were on uneven terrain. Both the gun crew to this Howitzer's right and left rushed over to help our fellow brothers. We then ran back to our own gun. The Officer commanding the mission paid us a visit. I was certain, to chew us out for leaving our guns. He actually commended us. Told us that that is exactly what makes us the best branch in the military. That we are men of honor. If any of you are on the fence in deciding whether to watch this movie because of its long running time, please don't allow that to be a factor. This movie is so well made that you won't even feel the duration. It will pull your heartstrings sharply and allow you to see the beauty of being human. No other living creature on our planet gives precedence to personality qualities like Honor, respect for tradition, for our fellow brothers and sisters, etc. I really can't say enough about this movie! The cinematography was breathtaking! The music played during the epic battle scene was eerily poetic and exquisite. How certain people could survive after such huge odds, especially after being at the very front of the approaching line, will beg for your suspension of disbelief. You will have to remind yourself that this is, after all, a movie. Yet, it was so beautifully made and executed that you will fall in love with its creative value. With the message it whispers into your soul. The message, at least for me, was that within us is the True Samurai, which is the Self. It is this that we must honor. And that with our very sharp sword of awareness, we must slay everything that stands in our way of achieving our purpose in this life. That if we must die in the process of such mission, that we must do so with honor. That we must never give up, no matter what the odds appear to be. That like the Samurai, we must be disciplined, well centered, peaceful, honorable, respectful, protective of those we cherish... This is truly one of the best and most beautiful movies that I have ever seen. I know that I will end up watching it again and again whenever I am in need of a boost, or a reminder of what is most important in life. When I need to sharpen my sword and slide it back into its sheath. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/11944818-the-last-samurai-widescreen](https://www.desertcart.it/products/11944818-the-last-samurai-widescreen) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*