Storyline:
In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.

Cast:

Ken Watanabe Katsumoto

Tom Cruise Nathan Algren

William Atherton Winchester Rep

Chad Lindberg Winchester Rep Assistant

Billy Connolly Zebulon Gant