Shōgun
A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.
Overview
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Seasons & Episodes
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.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Richard Chamberlain
Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san
Toshirō Mifune
Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Yoko Shimada
Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
John Rhys-Davies
Vasco Rodrigues
Damien Thomas
Father Alvito
Frankie Sakai
Yabu
Yūki Meguro
Omi
Hiromi Senno
Fujiko
Alan Badel
Father Dell'Aqua
Miiko Taka
Kiri
Vladek Sheybal
Captain Ferriera
Nobuo Kaneko
Ishido
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Frequently Asked Questions
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Shōgun has 1 season with 5 episodes.
Shōgun premiered on September 15, 1980.
No, Shōgun has ended. The final episode aired on September 19, 1980.
Shōgun originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Shōgun was created by James Clavell.
Shōgun has a rating of 7.7/10 based on user reviews.
Shōgun is classified as Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics.