Nathan Algren

Captain Nathan Algren is the main protagonist of the epic history drama film, The Last Samurai. 
He is the American skilled soldier who has become a bitter alcoholic traumatized by the atrocities he committed during the American Indian Wars recruited to train a new generation of warriors in Japan. However, after being is captured by Lord Moritsugu Katsumoto, the eponymous "Last Samurai," and held captive in their village. Algren comes to appreciate Japan culture and learns the way of the Samurai 
He is portrayed by Tom Cruise, who also played Ethan Hunt. 
== Early History ==
== In the Film ==
== Personality ==
== Powers & Abilities ==
* Leadership
* Skilled Warrior
* Swordsmanship
* Kenjutso
* Bilingualism: In addition to his native English, Nathan can speak Japanese during his time with the Samurai Warriors. 
== Relationships ==
=== Allies ===
* Taka Katsumoto - Girlfriend
* Moritsugu Katsumoto † - Mentor, Friend and Consensual Victim
* Higen
* Magojiro
* Nakao
* Emperor Meiji
* Silent samurai / "Bob" † - Handler and Friend
* Zebulon Grant †
* Moritsugu Nobutada † - Friend
=== Enemies ===
* Colonel Bagley
* Mr. Omura
* Hirotaro † - Attempted Killer and Victim (Self-Defense)
* Ninjas 
== Trivia ==
== Navigation ==
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