Katsumoto is an extraordinary man, is he not?
Algren
He is a tribal leader. I've known many of them.
But none who is samurai. Their ways have greater appeal.
Nathan Algren
Tom Cruise · 14 quotes
Omura
Masato Harada · 11 quotes
Colonel Bagley
Tony Goldwyn · 9 quotes
Katsumoto
Ken Watanabe · 9 quotes
Emperor Meiji
Shichinosuke Nakamura · 3 quotes
Katsumoto and Algren
1 quote
Most scenes together: Omura & Colonel Bagley (5)
The Last Samurai quotes
Page 2 of 3Katsumoto is an extraordinary man, is he not?
Algren
He's a tribal leader. I've known many of them.
But none who are samurai. Their ways have great appeal.
Algren
I don't see how this concerns me.
Ah, but it does. You see, you were right, Captain Algren. Last year, we were not prepared to go to battle. You were right and Colonel Bagley was wrong. But now, we are ready. If Katsumoto is allowed to attract other samurai to his cause, we will have 10 years of rebellion. This is something I will not allow. Either I will stop him at the council today, or you will lead my army against him. And with these new weapons, you will crush him.
Algren
I appreciate the offer...
It is not an offer.
Algren
Mr. Omura, my contract with you was to train your army.
Then we will make a new contract. One that will recognize the extraordinary contribution you have made to the emperor. Do we understand each other?
Algren
Yes, we understand each other perfectly.
Then I am pleased. [Algren bows, turns, and leaves the room. Omura turns to his secretary and speaks in Japanese] Follow him. If he goes anywhere near Katsumoto, kill him.
What is this? Cannon, prepare to fire. This is madness. He is going to attack?
Yes.
He is defeated, he must accept his shame. Kill him, all of them, now!
The Silent Samurai Algren-san! [rushes in front of Algren to protect him from being shot and takes the bullet]
Bob!
Zebulon Gant [to Japanese recruits]: Alright, you little bastards! You will stand up straight or I will personally shit kick every Far Eastern buttock that appear before my eyes!
Well done, Sergeant!
Zebulon Gant When you understand the language, sir, everything falls into place.
[As Algren and Katsumoto rides up to meet Omura, an unnamed lieutenant and Col. Bagley. Bagley is shocked to see Algren in a red samurai armor.]
Good God! [Recovers to face both Algren and Katsumoto] Sir, the Imperial Army of Japan demands your surrender. If you and your fellows lay down your arms, you will not be harmed.
This is not possible as Mr. Omura knows.
[Omura gives Katsumoto a nod as a sign of respect. Bagley then faces Algren]
Captain Algren, we will show you no quarter. You ride against us and you're the same as they are.
Algren
I'll look for you in the field.
[Katsumoto has been granted an audience with the Emperor during a truce, in which he begs him to stop letting the new merchant-class of tycoons dominate his government, and accept the samurai back]
You rise against me, my teacher.
No, Highness. I rise against your enemies.
They are my advisors, like you.
They advise in their own interest!
I need advisors who know the modern world.
If I am no use, I will happily end my life.
No, I need your voice in the Council.
It is your voice we need, Highness. You are a living god. Do what you think is right.
[giving Algren his staff before leaving the samurai village]
When I took these from you, you were my enemy...
[kneeling in front of Emperor]
If you believe me to be your enemy, command me, and I will gladly take my life.
[narrating]
Spring, 1877. This marks the longest I've stayed in one place since I left the farm at 17. There is so much here I will never understand. I've never been a church going man, and what I've seen on the field of battle has led me to question God's purpose. But there is indeed something spiritual in this place. And though it may forever be obscure to me, I cannot but be aware of its power. I do know that it is here that I've known my first untroubled sleep in many years.
[speaking with the Silent Samurai, after being beaten to the ground by Uijo]
I just realized, I've been remiss. Forgive me, I forgot to thank you for looking out for me yesterday. That is your job, correct? Protecting me. Well done 'Bob.' You don't mind if I call you Bob, do you? I knew a Bob once; God, he was ugly as a mule. Are you a ladies man, Bob?
[to the Silent Samurai]
I know why you don't talk. You're angry. You're angry because they make you wear a dress.
Bring out the new gun!.. Quickly!.. Quickly!.. Fire!.. Idiots, keep on firing! Kill Katsumoto and kill the American!
I have introduced myself. You have introduced yourself. This is a very good conversation.