The Last Samurai Movie Script

LAST SAMURAI, THE..JOHN LOGAN (rev ED ZWICK)..8-10-01

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LAST SAMURAI, THE..JOHN LOGAN (rev EDWARD ZWICK-MARSHALL HERSKOVITZ)..3-20-02

Released in 2003, The Last Samurai is an epic historical drama directed by Edward Zwick and starring Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, and Hiroyuki Sanada. The film follows Captain Nathan Algren, an American military advisor who becomes immersed in the culture and code of the samurai during Japan’s Meiji era. The screenplay blends large-scale action with introspective character development, focusing on honor, identity, and cultural transformation. Its sweeping narrative and emotional depth helped establish it as a modern historical classic.

This collector’s edition screenplay is ideal for studying epic storytelling and cross-cultural narrative structure. Readers can explore how the film script balances spectacle with quiet character moments and philosophical reflection. Presented in a readable studio draft style, the screenplay is well suited for close analysis or display. It is an excellent resource for film students and fans of historical cinema.

The perfect addition to any film lover’s collection or creative library.

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• Professionally formatted The Last Samurai screenplay

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• Professional formatted edition of the film screenplay used in production development

• Ideal for screenwriters, directors, film students, collectors, and epic film enthusiasts

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This is a collector’s reproduction of the original screenplay, provided for personal study, research, or collection purposes. It is not an original production-used script and does not grant performance rights.