TV series

Shōgun

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

1980★ 7.7 · 241Ended1 seasonAction & AdventureDramaWar & Politics

Overview

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

Trailer

Trailer · RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN - SHOGUN 1980 TRAILER

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Cast

Richard Chamberlain
as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san

三船敏郎
as Lord Yoshi Toranaga

島田陽子
as Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko

John Rhys-Davies
as Vasco Rodrigues

Damien Thomas
as Father Alvito

フランキー堺
as Yabu

目黒祐樹
as Omi

千野弘美
as Fujiko

Alan Badel
as Father Dell'Aqua

Miiko Taka
as Kiri

Vladek Sheybal
as Captain Ferriera

金子信雄
as Ishido

Crew

Eric Bercovici
Producer

James Clavell
Executive Producer

James Clavell
Novel

Joseph R. Jennings
Production Design

Tom Pedigo
Set Decoration

Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer

Shin Nishida
Costume Design

Frank Cardea
Production Executive

Maurice Jarre
Conductor

Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography

Ben Chapman
Associate Producer

Seasons

Specials

Specials

Episodes: 16

Miniseries

Miniseries

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.

Episodes: 5