Shōgun

Shōgun

A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.

Ended First aired 15/Sep/1980 United States English 2 season(s) 21 episode(s)
Action & AdventureDramaWar & Politics
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
5 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Sep/1980
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John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.

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John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.

S1E5
Part 5
Air date: 19/Sep/1980 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 139 min
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Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.

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Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.

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S1E4
Part 4
Air date: 18/Sep/1980 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 88 min
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Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.

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Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.

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S1E3
Part 3
Air date: 17/Sep/1980 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 90 min
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Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

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Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

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S1E2
Part 2
Air date: 16/Sep/1980 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 91 min
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After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.

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After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.

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S1E1
Part 1
Air date: 15/Sep/1980 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 144 min
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Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.

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Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.

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Season 0 · Specials
16 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Mar/2011
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Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain
Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san
Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Yoko Shimada
Yoko Shimada
Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
John Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Vasco Rodrigues
Damien Thomas
Damien Thomas
Father Alvito
Frankie Sakai
Frankie Sakai
Yabu
Yūki Meguro
Yūki Meguro
Omi
Hiromi Senno
Hiromi Senno
Fujiko
Alan Badel
Alan Badel
Father Dell'Aqua
Miiko Taka
Miiko Taka
Kiri
Vladek Sheybal
Vladek Sheybal
Captain Ferriera
Nobuo Kaneko
Nobuo Kaneko
Ishido
Hideo Takamatsu
Hideo Takamatsu
Lord Buntarō
Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern
Friar Domingo
George Innes
George Innes
Johann Vinck
Leon Lissek
Leon Lissek
Father Sebastio
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Urano
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Hiroshi Hasegawa
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Joseph R. Jennings
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Tom Pedigo
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Andrew Laszlo
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Shin Nishida
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Jerry London
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Benjamin A. Weissman
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Donald R. Rode
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James T. Heckert
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Jerry Young
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Ben Chapman
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James Clavell
James Clavell
Executive Producer, Novel

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