How much did last samurai cost?
100 million USD
140 million USD
The Last Samurai/Budget
Tom Cruise is not only the star of “The Last Samurai,” he’s also a producer. And with a price tag of more than $100 million, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
How many extras did The Last Samurai have?
500 extras
Filming the final battle scene in The Last Samurai was a massive undertaking for the filmmakers. Horses had to be trained for months on end to cope with the noise and frenzy of the fighting, the paddock had to be prepared for the galloping scenes and over 500 extras flown in from Japan had to be catered for.
Is there a Last Samurai 2?
The Last Samurai 2: Back In Action is arguably a better film than the first installment. Tom Cruise returns as Nathan Algren, and the story more or less picks up where the first movie left off. In the sequel, Cruise wakes up on the battlefield, shakes his groggy head, then gives a signal.
How much money did the Last Samurai make?
After crossing $250 million international some time during the mid-week, The Last Samurai opened in another 10 markets pushing its weekend total to $17.7 million. Most impressive is the film’s run in Japan; it was first in its 10th week of release and it crossed the $100 million mark in that nation.
When did the Last Samurai open in Russia?
A mid-February opening in Russia is the last major opening for The Last Samurai, but strong legs in many markets could pull in another $100 million internationally. More… Nominations for the 76the Annual Academy Awards were announced today.
What happens at the end of the Last Samurai?
Katsumoto, to his dismay, discovers that the young and inexperienced Emperor is essentially Omura’s puppet. Omura orders Katsumoto’s arrest for carrying a sword in public and tells him to perform seppuku to redeem his honor. Algren refuses Omura’s offer to betray Katsumoto and kills several armed men who try to ambush him.
Is the Last Samurai based on a true story?
The film is based on an original screenplay entitled “The Last Samurai”, from a story by John Logan. The project itself was inspired by writer and director Vincent Ward.