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Shōgun

Shōgun
★ 7.6/10•1980•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Drama•War & Politics
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A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 15, 1980

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part 1E1144m

Part 1

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.

Sep 15, 1980

Episode 2 - Part 2E291m

Part 2

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.

Sep 16, 1980

Episode 3 - Part 3E390m

Part 3

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.

Sep 17, 1980

Episode 4 - Part 4E488m

Part 4

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.

Sep 18, 1980

Episode 5 - Part 5E5139m

Part 5

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.

Sep 19, 1980

Actors

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

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