The Informant: Nike Golf Spikes Didn’t Exist Yet
Although they might’ve been an effective piece of product placement, the Nike golf shoes were quite an anachronistic detail. The movie is set in 1992, while the clothing brand released the golf spikes in 1996.
The Last Samurai: Tom Cruise’s Armor Was Too Old
2003’s The Last Samurai stars Tom Cruise as an American officer in the military. In this period drama that takes place in 1870s Japan, Cruise’s character is hired to train the Japanese soldiers in more modern warfare. Also, he dons an armor that has created a lasting impression on audiences. However, in reality, the armor is two centuries and a half too old for the movie’s setting.