Disc 1. The Film:
Epic Action Drama. Set in Japan during the 1870s, The Last Samurai tells the story of Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a respected American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country´s first army in the art of modern warfare. As the Emperor attempts to eradicate the ancient Imperial Samurai warriors in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly government policies, Algren finds himself unexpectedly impressed and influenced by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds, with only his own sense of honor to guide him..
Disc 2. Extras:
- History vs. Hollywood: The Last Samurai - History Channel Documentary
- Tom Cruise: A Warrior´s Journey
- Edward Zwick: Director´s Video Journal
- Making an Epic: A Conversation with Edward Zwick and Tom Cruise
- A World of Detail: Production Design with Lilly Kilvert
- Silk and Armor: Costume Design with Ngila Dickson
- Imperial Army Basic Training
- From Soldier to Samurai: The Weapons
- Deleted scenes and additional commentaries with Director
- Japan Premieres
- Theatrical Trailer