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Shogun star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada’s biggest struggle was epic authenticity


Shogun star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada’s biggest struggle was epic authenticity

PASADENA, Calif. – Hiroyuki Sanada was already one of Japan’s most respected actors when he appeared in his first Hollywood film, “The Last Samurai,” in 2003, which included a thrilling scene with star Tom Cruise. In the drama, set in 19th century Japan, Sanada had to swing his samurai blade right up to the neck […]