He Was Hired To Train The Imperial Army In Modern Warfare Using Firearms

Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the Japanese army to fight a Samurai rebellion. However, he ends up embracing the people of Samurai culture after he gets captured by them.
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[@MorteFortuna89]

I was stationed in Okinawa for 2.5yrs, which most people hated, and while I would have rather been stationed in America, it was the most amazing experience ever. Towards the end I would travel to the remote areas of the island, looking at WW2 memorials. When I was at “Hacksaw Ridge” in Naha, an old Japanese man speaking broken English took it upon himself to translate all the Japanese scripture around that hill, and share the story of the battle. No hatred, no resentment, just generations past discussing something tragic…

[@lunaasonininongry6297]

Why would people hate it? Dude you just lived the dream

[@avi4606]

Holy shit that would have been such a powerful moment

[@Ren-bj4xm]

@@lunaasonininongry6297 the locals treat US Army stationed there like shit? Basically like being gringo aka gaijin and armed.

[@utkarsharyan]

@@Ren-bj4xm I was stationed in Okinawa for a while and I can say there is a valid reason for the distrust. Okinawa is home to nearly 50k us soldiers and although most of them are good there are few bad, really bad apples there. The government basically just arms a bunch of 20 year olds, fills them with superiority complex and send them here. I have seen plenty of younger soldiers being rude, racists and sometimes aggressive toward locals. Not to mention the occasional big incidents, like the Okinawa rape/murder case, where a base personnel killed a local women. Thats why locals always treat us with distrust

[@cseijifja]

@@Ren-bj4xm like they have said, the us soldiers there have even been acused of multiple instances of rape, robery, whatever you say, plenty are racist hillbillys that get into uncle sams club and then are racist hillbillys outside the US.

[@1wayroad935]

It's hilarious how westerners deride this movie for being inaccurate but the Japanese absolutely adore it

[@captainyank138]

People just hate America and Americans

[@williamzhu9160]

@@captainyank138 exactly. it's just plain and simple that firearms will beat melee weapons every time, and the fact that this movie focuses almost completely on a good shot that switches his weapon for an inferior one and then fights for a secluded village against the guys with guns is almost comedic. basically nothing makes sense.

[@Robinhudloom]

Just like woke people

[@rumpledik2254]

@@captainyank138 There are plenty of reasons to, but the same can be said for any nation and its people.

[@j.d.2884]

Not only that but in reality the samurai had PLENTY of firearms at this time too

[@davidwalters4014]

"I won't tell you about how he died, but I will tell you about how he lived!" One of the best lines from this movie!

[@Will-sq3ip]

I think this is the only movie (made by Western media) where Westerners got a glimpse of Meiji Era Japan (1868-1912). As you can see here, Japan is modernizing for the first time and rapidly. And of course, not everyone is happy with the changes. At this point in the movie, Japan is mixed between the old and the new. I’ll admit, I did feel bit unease when I saw this, how the Americans are giving Japan weapons and teaching modern warfare given Japan will later use them against America and their Asian neighbors. But it’s not the first time. Portuguese traders sold Japan guns and later use them to invade Korea during the Imjin War (1592-1598)

[@nandinhocunha440]

Damn Japan. Back stabbing countries

[@Will-sq3ip]

​@@nandinhocunha440 If you ask me, I feel more betrayed when Japan sided with the 8-Nation Alliance during the China’s Boxer Rebellion of 1900. Japan is the only Asian nation.

[@giaphudoan1768]

@@nandinhocunha440 They also betrayed the Dutch because the Netherlands were the only one to trade with them during Japan's period of isolation for 2 centuries by just invading the dutch east indies

[@Lizard2176]

Japan was on the side of the west until they refused to sign a racial equality clause in the League of Nations which turned Japan against them. Why are you uneasy that America helped modernize a country that has become the bulwark against China?

[@Will-sq3ip]

@@Lizard2176 Because World War 2?

[@thecollectivegamer3600]

What it should have been called: An American war hero with PTSD heads to Japan in search of death but finds a reason to live.

[@lukethepotatoking]

That's just the description of the movie

[@reddotstories]

Another impossible mission made possible! 🖤

[@hamidamnay9417]

That's totally right!

[@kinglion4896]

Word! That's what it is.

[@youssefbijji1229]

Indeed, it is a very impossible task

[@pcsulit682]

Agree bro!

[@songkim5368]

Totally agree to you

[@H3ntaig33K]

Funfact: Samurai used gunpowder weapons for a long time prior to Perry's Tokyo visit via the sole Dutch trading post. Katsumoto's rebellion used modern weaponry, he ended up using bows and swords because they ran out of ammunition.

[@swinginjoe8477]

Finally, someone appreciates this movie as much as I do.

[@RelativeResonance]

This is one of the movie recaps that show the movie can't be condensed, you must experience it from beginning to end.

[@tangetaier1783]

Nope

[@shawnaroberts21]

I absolutely love The Last Samurai, could easily watch it 100 times in a row and never get tired of it. Alongside Dances With Wolves, it shares the slot for my favorite all time classic movie.

[@damidami5064]

I've watched it about 6 times? 3 of the times I've watched it, I convinced other people to watched it with me. It's the only movie, that isn't mainstream, I think, that I ALWAYS recommend to people. I loved all the main characters, the relationships built, it's my favourite movie of all time. I just.... AGGGGHHHH!!

[@waltsears3003]

Amazing! I love BOTH these movies as well. There's a thing about human conflict, deep passion, love and the clash of cultures between indigenous and the west. Great stuff!

[@keithmoriyama5421]

Historical inaccuracy aside, what makes this movie so compelling is the clash of culture worlds apart, during a romanticized period in time and the age old story of the love between a man and a woman.

[@darkninjamandelta]

One of my most favorite movies of all time, I saw this as a kid.

[@Will-sq3ip]

Personally, I’m always fascinated what East Asia was like around the end of the 19th Century/beginning of 20th Century. We can only imagine their surprise and shock when they first saw steam engines, cars, and motorized vehicles, electricity, and their first taste of coffee. While these inventions took time and trials-and-errors to build in the West, they are introduced in East Asia practically overnight by comparison. I’ve seen historical-drama shows and movies like: Jet Li’s “Once Upon A Time In China” Series and “Fearless.” Japanese drama “Clouds Over The Hill.” Korean drama “Mr. Sunshine.”

[@lunaasonininongry6297]

Especially in japan, Japan closed off their borders for a long time and they were given the name the hermit kingdom due to them closing their borders and fighting between them selves. The moment they saw large US ships they were in awe since they were still living a decade later than the rest.

[@Will-sq3ip]

@@lunaasonininongry6297 The American ships didn’t just showed up, I heard they fired a few shots from naval cannons at their harbor to display their power. Commodore Matthew Perry is the one leading the expedition. Basically just like that, Americans fired few cannons and Japan submitted to open their borders. I thought Korea was ‘the’ hermit kingdom. Not just Japan, the entire East Asia (mainly China, Korea, and Japan) were isolated countries even to each other both in political, cultural, and geographical, though each have their own reasons.

[@Will-sq3ip]

Though I gotta say, I too am an Asian, a Westernized Asian to be exact. It’s kind of funny for me see Asians back react with surprise or shock to Western modern invention and stuff. For one example, they never heard of coffee before? Everybody (nowadays) knows what coffee is. You know, like how some stuff seems so new and mysterious back then, but they are common everyday things in the West or today. By the way, I choose tea over coffee anytime.

[@SyahidanIbnMokhtar]

Not all those are solely west's contribution. Without almost half of all of asia, as well as some part of africa, no modern car would be invented yet.

[@log9700]

Seeing the japanese soldier happy after hitting the target brings back my humanity

[@hugostiglitz6823]

THIS IS A VERY GOOD CONVERSATION!

[@nyjueiljackson135]

Let’s go appreciate the video and keep up the good work

[@TSola-ez2vr]

The Last Samurai. One of the Greatest Stories ever told through Cinema.

[@stevenreyes5660]

Highly Recommend watching the full movie!

[@reihannarendra7791]

This movie Title is The Last Samurai or The Well Known meme movie " The First Western Weeb"

[@DigiplayW8]

i've seen this movie so many times. it's such a good movie

[@vanillathunder3024]

A couple things…first of all, Buddhist prayer beads are not “ look alike rosaries “. That’s just disrespectful, man. Also, when Algren was taken prisoner, in the clip you showed he wasn’t so much haunted by his dreams but rather detoxing from alcohol. I hate to nitpick but hey, that’s who we are…

[@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769]

Gonna disagree with you on the second one, first one is on point. He was haunted by his past, trough the first half of the movie he keeps having flashbacks of the slaughter of the native americans after he made friends with them. He seems to have PTSD and he's self medicating with alcohol. In the scene he sees the fight and hears the gunfire and even hears the fight between himself and the general who ordered the massacre. He even yells "No, i told you" as response. The whole movie aims to show how the inner peace he found in the village healed his ptsd and his alcoholism.

[@vanillathunder3024]

@@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769 I get that…you’re not wrong…. but him detoxing so bad that his cries for Sake (“SAAAAKKKKKEEEEE”!!!) echoed through the whole village was right up there with his guilt/ptsd. Both things are true, Algren was seriously messed up.

[@MrHoll87]

Recap also failed to follow up on the white tiger vision, which is a shame.

[@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769]

@@vanillathunder3024 Oh yes he was surely suffering from the fever, needing alcohol and the PTSD. I love the movie for focusing on that inner peace and calm.

[@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769]

@@MrHoll87 Dude yes!! Like the reason katsumoto spared him was because he saw him as the representation of the white tiger in his dream.

[@hanzokatanahero6221]

When the enemy allies is retreating the generals says. Shamefur for dispray!!!

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

What?

[@matthewjones39]

@@APersonOnKZbinXI think he’s referencing the game “Total War: Shogun 2,” but he forgot how to speak English.

[@cjthelonewolf7410]

this is still one of my favorite movies

[@EXTREMEYAMUM90]

you missed like a huge chunk in the middle of the movie.... wtf

[@sashimi879]

It's a summary

[@incognito5416]

Can u plz tell wat he missed

[@MrHoll87]

@@incognito5416 It would be better to watch the movie. It's very very good and this recap doesn't do it justice. Plus, you get to experience the music by watching the movie. I highly recommend checking it out. :)

[@clanker7890]

Absolutely a good movie, definetly recommended to watch the movie first before recap.

[@jascontre7763]

Out of all the movies with Tom Cruise that I've seen, this one is my personal favorite!

[@fallenkonda392]

Amazing movie. One of my favorites.

[@itsmemogul889]

but not very accurate lol

[@fallenkonda392]

@@itsmemogul889 it isnt supposed to be historically accurate, its a movie not a documentary lol

[@2cozy.]

Thank u so much I couldn’t get this movie without u

[@gottabezenn]

This is a movie that you MUST watch fully 2 hours, this got the whole pack in, slight romance, action, betrayal, greed, THIS is a masterpiece.

[@weemancoops]

When you said "seat back" it made me rethink my whole life.

[@MakingTrueMoney]

I’ve ALWAYS loved this movie growing up

[@baronghede2365]

I love Saigo Takamori, he's my favorite idol ever, Blessed Be.

[@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769]

You literally had one job, her name is Taka not Kata

[@mrhoodie6810]

This is a really good movie recap

[@Chris09978]

The movie was completely inaccurate from the history side for those who don’t know The time period in the movie was set in Japan was in the Meiji era where it’s been a few hundred years since Japan has opened doors to trade but they didn’t realize how far behind they were with weapons and tactics, also new technology, the Samurai despise this and told the emperor not to trade with foreign materials cause it can ruin our traditional roots and culture of what a samurai is, the emperor had no choice but did it anyways and this infuriated the Samurais and caused major conflicts in Japan for the nobles and political parties in Japan, the imperial army is what Japan’s new army are called, with armies 10x the size of the Samurai, the emperor told the Samurai or so called rebels to surrender but they refused and a war or battle mostly broke out 500 samurais fought against the imperial army, the Samurai was lucky and got away within the first wave of the battle but lost significant amount of men 500 now down to 60, once the samurai made the final push all of them were dead, but after the incident the emperor and political parties started to take in consideration that they can’t forget who they were so they honored all of the samurais after the incident, and all of this happened after the battle of shiroyama

[@ExtrusionXDesigns]

and u were there?

[@Chris09978]

@@ExtrusionXDesigns lmao, no I just know a bit of history

[@dukekevy6650]

It wasn’t made to be accurate, it was based on a French guy who loved his men and fought till the death, which made the character Nathan Algren The Japanese Lord (Katsumoto) was based on Saigo Takamori, who pledged loyalty to the emperor but the government would fight him, so Saigo Takamori would go to Tokyo to ask questions, but was stopped by the Imperial army, and he would die committing seppuku However, the French captain was fighting against the emperor for his men, while Saigo takamori is fighting for the Emperor

[@Chris09978]

@@dukekevy6650 that makes sense

[@therac197]

You got a couple things mixed up. Japan opened borders and 12 years later the Boshin war between the emperor and Shogun broke out. The Shogun was the one who opened the borders, not the emperor. The emperor even tried to close them again until seeing it was of no use. What followed was the Boshin war, where emperor basicly couped himself back into power. That war was less about modernization than just a normal power struggle. Ignoring the Ezo republic, that's when the Meji Period starts. Taigo Satsuma, who lead the emperor's forces in the Boshin War rebelled over the basically abolishment of the Samurai class, not the modernization itself. And they didn't win a single battle. Well excluding that for hearts and minds of the people.

[@theguy1458]

Before the final battle against the imperial army,Katsumoto says he had only 500 men left to fight.Samurais in their real life inspiration(Satsuma rebellion)also stops using rifles&Instead charged with their swords because they're running out of ammo when There are only 500 of them left alive.That means,It is implied that katsumoto&His troops did not stops using rifles because it was a ''Dishonor'' to the samurai,But because they ran out of bullets to fire.....

[@ayachew]

4:40 a single "refle" haha

[@jastnosj6390]

Lol

[@Rorschachqp]

Yeah the reader always says riffle instead of rifle.

[@reaganation6000]

This is my second favourite Tom Cruise performance, the first is in Tropic Thunder

[@tusharkapoor24]

That was really brief. There was a lot of things that happened in the movie which could have been explained at length and in a better way.

[@Connor.SG-1Ring]

One of my all time favorite films.

[@whateverthisis389]

I'm pretty sure this was based on Saigo Takamori, a samurai from Kagoshima who would go on to lead Satsuma's forces against the Tokugawa Shogunate in the Boshin War, have an important part in the new Japanese Government and then would revolt against the same government he formed, dying with his fellow samurai in a charge against the new Japanese army. This would earn him the title of the Last Samurai.

[@John.McMillan]

I like this movie but find it funny the Japanese have no idea how to use fire arms when they had been for hundreds of years up until that point, the Samurai would have tacitcs of their own and plenty of rifles to use.

[@merlynjep]

They and their men-at-arms may have known them but most of the peasants making up the new army might not.

[@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769]

Most likely because those men weren't soldier or had no combat training. They were peasants and farmers, with no idea how to even raise a sword. They were brought there as they foolishly thought numbers and bullets would go over skill and training.

[@merlynjep]

And yes, the rebelling Samurai were armed with firearms.

[@XQUEZZYX]

@@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769 movie is not accurate . Japan had and was producing arms in the time period suggested in the movie . Its just for lore of Americans living up this idea that Japan and Americans were friendly and have always helped each other while putting in how thoughtful the Japanese are . the Japanese are up with hitler in my history book . Japan were the nazis of Asia .

[@theonlyoneandtruelorddoofu2769]

@@XQUEZZYX Yes? So? We were talking about the movie, weren't we. It's fictional movie, in which the japanese didn't know how to shoot because they were peasants. That is also a thing multiple different countries used in war and battles.

[@LagawWayPlano]

I've always wanted to visit japan since i was a little kid The reason why i wanted to go there is because of the SAKURA tree and i wanted to see it for my self Japan is just so beautiful I hope someday i could go there but i know god has plans for me and i hope going to japan is one of those

[@lukethepotatoking]

Just save your money

[@dharmasetyakharisma7100]

Ma man went back to elope with the widow 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeifgravosky7515]

I like samurai story also Yasuke the black samurai

[@Vexstriker13]

This movie is beautiful, peaceful and one of the greatest movie ever made.

[@mra4486]

The background music of this video makes it look more epic.

[@PrestonGarvey-j3g]

MY LORD A GLORIOUS VICTORY WOULD SOON BE YOURS!!!!!

[@HikingWithED]

My favorite movie back in high school~

[@LunasReach]

Bushido dignified, it’s the last stand of the samurai!!!

[@summertimehigh9134]

Best. Movie. Ever. And theres a lesson for us all in it

[@JoshuaTreePark2002]

There's a great song by Sabaton called Shiroyama

[@akmaldanial9160]

can you make a recap of the movie mepinbell

[@noahsanderson9169]

Man straight up murdered this girls husband and then had a kiss with her. Hollywood at its finest, gotta shove romance in there somewhere

[@robertsilva1016]

I built this town somewhere in the world where the samurai life is still going to this day

[@MrdudeYT2012]

In the beginning, where he started talking about the “ samurais” they were actually soldiers of the early imperial Japanese army, not samurais because they are the ones trying to stop the samurais. They aren’t the samurais

[@uwetellkamp8435]

Hmm, I think the recapped isnt able to summarize the beauty of this movie

[@yohannessulistyo4025]

Romanticised fantasy: samurai bushis fight with bows and swords. Reality: gunpowder weapons, a Chinese invention, was introduced to Japan since 16th Century (1543), 233 years before US independence by Portuguese merchants that also introduced tempura. This weapon was captured and copied by the Portuguese when it conquered Goa, India in 1510. Fun Fact: you can still see classic Japanese paintings depicting Battle of Sekigahara (October 21, 1600 - 176 years before US independence) - where both sides (Tokugawa and Toyotomi loyalists) used arquebuses (tanegashima matchlock rifles) and cannons on each other with gunpowder smokes dominating the scene. It is said that Tokugawa won by out-gunning Toyotomi loyalist forces instead of having soldier with better archery or swordsmanship. Another fun fact that might distort your historical view: potato is native to Americas, only introduced back to Europe and old world (Asia & Africa) in the same century. Horses meanwhile, are not native to new world (Americas), the image of Native Americans riding horses - well, they traded with the Europeans for those rides. And yes, they don't fling tomahawks or shoots arrows. They use guns - guns sold by Dutch, British, French, Spanish, and whichever European merchants bartering with them. What makes "western modern, professional army" different, is their sheer size, organisation, and composed of professional careerist soldiers led by professionally schooled military leaders, instead of bannermen who has martial arts as a side hobby organised by enthusiastic warlords.

[@MrThistleMilk]

So glad they didn't turn this movie into another white savior movie. In the end Nathan was just an observer and a messenger who couldn't save the Samurai but made friends along the way and learned to live their way of life.

[@chriscurlett4548]

He was also a drunk with severe PTSD that wished for death, but it was the samurai that allowed him to find piece and have his first untroubled sleep in years. White savior my ass. He was the one that was saved.

[@seages7511]

This is a very accurate movie as samurais don't use their Katana in battles when they don't have a feeling they will die as they use their Naginata which is the spear Japan uses.

[@ViolosD2I]

I suppose having to resort to your sidearm while the enemy still has his longer reach weapon does make you feel that way.

[@ladybug2579]

I wonder what event the director got from. Since fall of samurai indeed happening after meiji taking over. There was rebellion against the government but like the movie they quickly crush. i mean its gun.

[@stephenharveymagno1490]

Actually its a good movie and moreover I have a nice title of movie plss create more content like thia!!

[@midorithefestivegardevoir6727]

I just realized that Algren ended up keeping true to his word when he decided to side with the Samurai and plunge Colonel to death with a katana; all for free.

[@dynastywarriorlord07]

Basically just dances with wolves combined with Avatar

[@VIIRRR]

This guy put under ten minutes in his tags even tho its 13 minutes long 😂

[@amvlabs5339]

0:07 "spoilers ahead" 2 seconds too late buddy haha

[@brandonbozsa5303]

Our phones are watching us I just watched this today at my moms this show up in my feed

[@danw4765]

One of my favorite movies

[@timhean]

4:55 hate to be that guy, but he wasn't furious, just confused and terrified

[@vonbarnes2700]

We lol know we know how Japan really became so strong and growth in economics and military I wounded who paid them a visit 😂 but my favorite movie of all time 🍿

[@giaphudoan1768]

With the help of American, British, French trainers that made the military strong and some modern weapons at that time too

[@GKFC]

3:40 Wait, what? He was describing what it was like to be scalped... not threatening to do something if the book wasn't translated. AFAIK.

[@luisespinoza3877]

Oh shit did nathan and taka create keanu reeve’s character in 47 ronin😳 bc his character was half Japanese half American. Lmao ik its not but it be cool if it was 😅

[@bradboo426]

This is my dad’s favourite movie

[@izukumidoriya8978]

Nice

[@rafaeldoespiritosanto8440]

Rif el 😭😂😂

[@johnpauljones-topic6757]

Anyone know the background music ?

[@IshanaeS]

Hans Zimmer I believe… it’s a beautiful score

[@Unknown.NotRegistered]

Critics can't grasp the culture. The movie is fine.

[@WarguyPlayz]

One of Tom Cruise's best movies

[@maxwelllytle3066]

Wht movie

[@mojo4485]

If You Are Reading This, next Month Will Be your most Blessed Month, much love ❤ (no homo)

[@pyrodude5119]

Saigō Takamori would be pleased.

[@alfredorielmolo8659]

Ah yes my favorite movie "The last weaboo"

[@puzu8326]

I’ve seen this movie too many times as a kid

[@sudiptakumardeka9042]

Why you don't put Name of the movie

[@jaydeepkhalesiya5993]

I looks like he was in The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. 🤔🤔🤔 Same thing happened like India like he explained.

[@nextisomi]

Why does the background music match every movie

[@Ajajaj321]

Love this movie.

[@zazeusmusic]

what's the background music

[@bhight100]

Did you even watch the movie? The japanese soldier was not furious, he was terrified.

[@chaileeportraits]

Just in case u forget the name of the channel you can read it on the video in size 250

[@nafulacrosby5109]

it a beautiful movie😀👌

[@Bacon3937]

The last samurai. Aka the first weeb

[@redpanda6123]

hey peter pategrew is here

[@idkaname5243]

you need to watxh it its so good

[@lucyandsonny5643]

The Last Samurai Action & Adventure . 2003

[@maikalaljosh7223]

Legendary movie

[@Funnydz2]

Shame you skipped over the duel nathan had with the samurai.

[@knerons]

I like movie recaps, but this one you got wrong on several points though.

[@doritobagww6429]

He look like Madara

[@ashinsaj3964]

the incident which moved him to tears was jallianwala bagh massacre and it was done by british people , not by americans - by an indian

[@giaphudoan1768]

What is britishers?

[@ashinsaj3964]

@@giaphudoan1768sorry....i meant by british people

[@giaphudoan1768]

@@ashinsaj3964 it's fine

[@ScoopzyDaizy]

Can’t believe the movie came out in 2003. Wtf?