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The Last Samurai (2003)

Nathan Algren

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Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai (2003), played by Tom Cruise.

Film guide · 1 film · 2003 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Nathan Algren on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2003Main sequence runtime: 2h 34m
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    2003 · 2h 34m

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    MoviHero score88/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

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Tom Cruise plays Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Nathan Algren screen credits

Screen credits: The Last Samurai (2003) — Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren.

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