Shōgun

Name: Shōgun
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1980-09-15
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas

ENDED1 Season5 Episodes★ 7.6

Shōgun is an action-adventure and drama series on NBC that premiered in 1980, ending after 1 season and 5 episodes.

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NetworkNBC

First AiredSep 15, 1980

Last AiredSep 19, 1980

GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics

Created ByJames Clavell

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionTOHO, Jardine Matheson, TV Asahi Holdings Corporation

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

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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

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 5 episodes

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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.

E1Part 1

Sep 15, 1980144m★ 7.0

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.

E2Part 2

Sep 16, 198091m★ 6.1

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.

E3Part 3

Sep 17, 198090m★ 6.2

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.

E4Part 4

Sep 18, 198088m★ 6.2

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.

E5Part 5

Sep 19, 1980139m★ 6.2

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.

About Shōgun

Shōgun is an action & adventure, drama, war & politics series on NBC. The show first aired on Sep 15, 1980 and currently has 1 season and 5 episodes. Shōgun has ended. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 250 votes. The cast includes Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas. Created by James Clavell.