Shōgun(1980)

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

7.6(250)1 seasonSeptember 15, 1980Ended

Synopsis

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

Created by James Clavell

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Cast

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

Hideo Takamatsu

Lord Buntarō

Michael Hordern

Friar Domingo

George Innes

Johann Vinck

Leon Lissek

Father Sebastio

Takeshi Ōbayashi

Urano

Hiroshi Hasegawa

Galley Captain

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Seasons

Miniseries

5 episodes · 1980

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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Where can I watch Shōgun?+

Shōgun is available to stream on RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Shōgun come out?+

Shōgun was first aired in 1980.

How many seasons of Shōgun are there?+

Shōgun has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.

Who created Shōgun?+

Shōgun was created by James Clavell.

Who stars in Shōgun?+

Shōgun stars Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies and Damien Thomas.

Is Shōgun worth watching?+

Shōgun holds a 7.6/10 rating from 250 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of action & adventure, drama and war & politics.

Shōgun(1980)

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