Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.6/10
Shōgun
Overview
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
This production, originally released in 1980, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Drama.
- • Produced in Hong Kong, Japan, United States of America.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring 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
Seasons
Specials
16 Episodes • Aired 2011-03-14
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
5 Episodes • Aired 1980-09-15
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.
