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Oba: The Last Samurai
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Oba: The Last Samurai

2011 · 128 min War Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

In 1944, the American military lands on the shores of Saipan. Refusing to commit suicide with his superiors or be forced into camps for prisoners of war, Captain Oba Sakae leads a group of his men and other similarly minded local residents into the mountains. Even after hearing reports of the Japanese military's surrender, Oba dismisses the reports as propaganda and continues to launch guerilla attacks against the American soldiers, earning him the nickname "The Fox". Soon, even the American commander who's charged with the task of capturing Oba comes to admire his persistent enemy.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Hideyuki Hirayama

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Yutaka Takenouchi

Yutaka Takenouchi

Captain Oba

Toshiaki Karasawa

Toshiaki Karasawa

Horiuchi

Mao Inoue

Mao Inoue

Chieko Aono

Takayuki Yamada

Takayuki Yamada

Toshio Kitami

Tomoko Nakajima

Tomoko Nakajima

Haruko Okuno

Yoshinori Okada

Yoshinori Okada

Saburo Bito

Sadao Abe

Sadao Abe

Suekichi Motoki

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Sean McGowan

Captain Lewis

Daniel Baldwin

Daniel Baldwin

Colonel Pollard

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Colonel Wessinger

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