Re: [OT] Tom "Kenshin" Cruise

On Tue, 3 Dec 2003, Antonio E. Gonzalez wrote:

>    Ok, The Last Samurai is nowhere near being Rorouni Kenshin, but that's the
> impression I got when I saw the previews . . .
>
>   (Someone *please* correct me!; at least it looks like a good view of what
> *really happens when swords go against guns)
>

I think it's set in the 1890s.
Wasn't there a last rebellion around then
by outcast samurai who fought to keep their lifestyle
while the government cracked down on them once and for all?
Or were those peasants?  I forget.

Laters. =)

                Stan
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