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The Controversial 'The Last Samurai' Action Movie with Tom Cruise Now Streaming on Prime Video

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Tom Cruise leads a star-studded cast in the controversial historical epic 'The Last Samurai', now streaming on Prime Video.
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  • Director Ed Zwick's 2003 film faced backlash for its portrayal of Japanese culture, but has since been re-evaluated as a visually stunning action drama.
  • Co-stars Ken Watanabe and Hiroyuki Sanada deliver powerful performances, bringing depth and nuance to their samurai characters alongside Cruise's troubled American captain.
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Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Hiroyuki Sanada, Prime Video, The Last Samurai
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