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Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe (?? ?, Watanabe Ken, born October 21, 1959) is a Japanese stage, film, and television actor. To English-speaking audiences he is known for playing tragic hero characters, such as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi in Letters from Iwo Jima and Lord Katsumoto Moritsu in The Last Samurai, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Among other awards, he has won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actor twice,...

You Believe A Man Can Change His Destiny

You Believe A Man Can Change His Destiny

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Katsumoto asks Algren what his belief is on destiny and if a man can choose it.

And Then I Come To This Place Of My Ancestors

And Then I Come To This Place Of My Ancestors

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Katsumoto is in his ancestor's garden along with Algren. He tries to explain...

I Was Honored to Cut Off His Head

I Was Honored to Cut Off His Head

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Katsumoto tells Algren he was honored to cut off Hasagewa's head because it w...

I Bought the Airline

I Bought the Airline

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When Saito announces his solution, everyone turns and looks at him. Causing h...

Life In Every Breath

Life In Every Breath

00:06

Katsumoto explains to Algren the meaning of Bushido.

Like These Blossoms, We Are All Dying

Like These Blossoms, We Are All Dying

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Katsumtot explains death and dying to Algren while they are together in Katsu...

You Do Not Have To Die Here

You Do Not Have To Die Here

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After the first battle, Katsumoto and Algren are assessing the damage done by...

Are You Here to Kill Me?

Are You Here to Kill Me?

00:39

Cobb washes up on a beach. he is discovered by Saito's security forces and br...

When I Took These, You Were My Enemy

When I Took These, You Were My Enemy

00:05

Katsumoto gives Algren back his leather satchel and diary after no longer thi...

Now, You Live Again

Now, You Live Again

00:18

Katsumoto and Algren discuss death and destiny on the battlefield after the I...

I belong to the warrior in whom the old ways have joined the new

I belong to the warrior in whom the old ways have joined the new

00:07

Katsumoto presents Algren with a new, inscribed sword. Katsumoto tells Algre...

Inception Is it possible?

Inception Is it possible?

00:28

Saito intercepts Cobb and Arthur at the chopper. Saito disposes of Nash and f...

And Who Was Your General?

And Who Was Your General?

00:55

Katsumoto asks Algren about the army he was in back home. Algren tells him th...

How Would You Like to Go Home?

How Would You Like to Go Home?

00:11

Cobb and Arthur refuse the job Saito offers them. Saito sweetness the pot.

People In Your Country Do Not Like Conversation?

People In Your Country Do Not Like Conversation?

00:03

Algren is getting annoyed with Katsumoto's questions. When he tries to deter ...

It Belonged to a Man I Met in a Half Remembered Dream

It Belonged to a Man I Met in a Half Remembered Dream

00:12

Cobb is brought to Saito after being washed up on shore. As he Cobb eats Sait...

How Complex Is the Idea?

How Complex Is the Idea?

00:06

Cobb bites when Saito offers him what he wants most.

If I Am Of No Use I Will Happily End My Life

If I Am Of No Use I Will Happily End My Life

00:29

Katsumoto asks Emperor Meiji what he wishes for him to do as his teacher and ...

I Think This Is A Very Good Death

I Think This Is A Very Good Death

00:07

After Algren describes the horrible war fought by Custer, Katsumoto thinks it...

Mr. Saito, Can I Have a Moment?

Mr. Saito, Can I Have a Moment?

00:09

Eames boards an elevator as the blonde and steps up to Saito. Saito stammers ...

How Do I Know You Can Deliver?

How Do I Know You Can Deliver?

00:05

Standing at the chopper Cobb is about to accept Saito's offer even though Art...

What Do You Want From Me?

What Do You Want From Me?

00:03

Algren is getting angry with Katsumoto because he is unclear what he is doing...

You Have Your Honor Again

You Have Your Honor Again

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Katsumoto and Algren are wounded on the battlefield together. Algren does not...

This Is My Son's Village

This Is My Son's Village

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Katsumoto explains to Algren that he is now part of the village in the mounta...