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Shōgun
76% Match1980TV-141 Season7.6
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Starring Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas
By James Clavell
Episodes
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- Part 1Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on hono144m
- Part 2After 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 language91m
- Part 3Blackthorne 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 h90m
- Part 4Anjin-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 o88m
- Part 5Treachery, 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. Hea139m
About Shōgun
Creator
James Clavell
Cast
Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Maturity rating
TV-14
Score 7.6 • 1980 • TV Series
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