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In the movie 'the last samurai' what are the reasons why the samurai were eventually defeated?
The movie did not seek to duplicate actual historical events accurately. The reasons the Samurai were defeated was because of the difference in weapons, and the lack of support from the Emperor who was too young, and being manipulated by Omura and the council to make changes that would improve Japan's standing in the World. The political leaders had decided to move Japan into modern times, and saw the Samurai as clinging to out-dated traditions, and a threat to a peaceful transition. Therefore, the Japanese government outlawed the practice of carrying swords, essentially disbanding the Samurai as a warrior class.
They were also training their soldiers in the use of modern weapons, and western combat tactics. The Japanese military had purchased a Gatling gun - a long range, hand cranked, six-barrel, rapid-fire (400 - 1,200 rounds per minute) machine gun. Conversely, the Katana (Japanese long sword), and wakizashi (short sword) are close range weapons. The Samurai's arrows were effective at medium range, but still no match for the devastation of the Gatling gun. While the Samurai leader, Katsumoto, knew that they were out-numbered, and likely to lose, he and former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) decided to go out in one last valiant charge to make a statement about the tragedy of Japan losing touch with its traditional culture. When the Samurai charged the guns on horseback, across an open field, they were simply outmatched in the area's of technology and military strength.
The final battle depicted in the movie is somewhat similar to the final battle of the samurai rebellions of the 1870's, the Battle of Shiroyama. Saigo Takamori, the figure Katsumoto is based off of and also a previously important person in the Emperor's court, was leading the last remnants of his forces after a series of defeats at the hands of the Imperial army. Unlike in the movie, the rebel samurai regularly used firearms. However, they had run out of ammunition for their muskets and had lost their cannons in previous engagements. The hand-to-hand suicide charge that inspired the movie battle occurred on Sept 24th 1877. Takamori was wounded and, according to legend, was assisted in his seppuku by his associate and fellow Satsuma samurai Beppu Shinsuke during a lull in the battle. Like in the movie, all of the rebels are believed to have been killed or suicided.
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Is katsumoto in The Last Samurai a real person?
no the movie makers changed the name
What were the main characteristics of bushido Which one do you think was most important and why How does the movie Hara Kiri critique the samurai code?
Bushido, the samurai code of conduct, emphasized loyalty, honor, courage, and self-discipline. Among these, loyalty is often considered the most important, as it defined the samurai's relationship with their lord and guided their actions. The movie "Hara Kiri" critiques the samurai code by exposing the hypocrisy and rigidity of bushido, illustrating how the pursuit of honor can lead to senseless violence and ultimately, tragedy. Through the protagonist's story, the film questions the values upheld by bushido and highlights the human cost of adhering to such an unforgiving code.
Did the movie the last samurai show the Meiji restoration?
Uh no it didn't dumbs**t bahahaha whoever is reading this this is why you don't trust this website!!
Did the movie the last samurai show the hara kiri?
Yes after Nathan Algren gets captured he looks over to see General Hasegawa committing harakiri then to be decapitated by Katsumoto.
Why did the samurai cease to exist?
The movie "The Last Samurai" (2003, starring Tom Cruise) showed that the Samurai ceased to exist after the death of Katsumoto (played by Ken Watanabe). However, this was merely based on actual Japanese historical events which goes as follows (excerpt from the "Samurai" article in Wikipedia.org): Decline during the Meiji Restoration= Emperor Meiji abolished the samurai's right to be the only armed force in favor of a more modern, western-style, conscripted army in 1873. Samurai became Shizoku who retained some of their salaries, but the right to wear a katana in public was eventually abolished along with the right to execute commoners who paid them disrespect. The samurai finally came to an end after hundreds of years of enjoyment of their status, their powers, and their ability to shape the government of Japan. However, the rule of the state by the military class was not yet over. In defining how a modern Japan should be, members of the Meiji government decided to follow the footsteps of United Kingdom and Germany, basing the country on the concept of "noblesse oblige" (impolying that with wealth, power and prestige come social responsibilities). Samurai were not to be a political force under the new order. With the Meiji reforms in the late 19th century, the samurai class was abolished and a western-style national army was established. The Imperial Japanese Armies were conscripted, but many samurai volunteered to be soldiers and many advanced to be trained as officers. Much of the Imperial Army officer class was of samurai origin and they were highly motivated, disciplined and exceptionally trained. The last samurai conflict was arguably in 1877, during the Satsuma Rebellion in the Battle of Shiroyama. This conflict had its genesis in the previous uprising to defeat the Tokugawa Shogunate, leading to the Meiji Restoration. The newly formed government instituted radical changes, aimed at reducing the power of the feudal domains, including Satsuma, and the dissolution of samurai status. This led to the ultimately premature uprising, led by Saigō Takamori. Samurai were many of the early exchange students, not directly because they were samurai, but because many samurai were literate and well-educated scholars. Some of these exchange students started private schools for higher educations, while many samurai took pens instead of guns and became reporters and writers, setting up newspaper companies, and others entered governmental service. Only the name Shizoku existed after that. After Japan lost the World War II, the name Shizoku disappeared under the law on January 1, 1948.
Will there be a power rangers samurai movie?
No, there will be no Power Rangers Samurai movie.
What was the title of the samurai movie attended by Mr Cosner and Ms Houston in the Bodyguard movie?
seven samurai actually its called Yojimbo (1961)
How were Samurai traditions portrayed in the movie The Last Samurai?
They were 50/50 romantic interpretation and real.
What is the movie that is like bloodsport but with weapons?
American Samurai
Which movie is copied from seven samurai?
The Magnificent Seven.
What is the plot of the movie 'Seven Samurai'?
The plot of "Seven Samurai" is that there are seven lord-less samurai who band to together to defend a village from bandits. At the end of the movie the surviving samurai live with the villagers.
Is there Samurai Warrior movie?
Yes there is. It's called "The Last Samurai". It's about a soldier who is sent into battle with the Japanese's and there fighting the samurai's. his team is defeated and killed. he's the only one stand against the samuri's. He trys to fights them on his own, he only manages to kill a handful of them. then the leader of the samurai's saw how he fought against them and that reminded him of there grand symbol, the tiger. the leader saw a tiger worrier in him and decided to take him cative. I'm not going to tell you the rest or I'll ruin the best parts.
What was the ending song on the movie the last samurai?
eye of the tiger
Name a movie with the word last in the title?
The Last Samurai
The Magnificent Seven was inspired by a movie about which country's samurai?
Japan
Why isn't the movie The Last Samurai available on iTunes?
outdated
How many Oscar nominations did the movie last samurai get?
Four
