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Shogun

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Based on James Clavell's novel, set in the 17th century, about English navigator John Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain) who becomes shipwrecked off the coast of Japan and is held captive by samurai warriors. A 1980 premiere.
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Shogun

Seasons

Miniseries 79% 1980 Details

Cast & Crew

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Richard Chamberlain

John Blackthorne

Toshiro Mifune

Lord Yoshi Toranaga

Yôko Shimada

Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko

Frankie Sakai

Yabu

Alan Badel

Father Dell'Aqua

Damien Thomas

Father Alvito

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Synopsis Based on James Clavell's novel, set in the 17th century, about English navigator John Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain) who becomes shipwrecked off the coast of Japan and is held captive by samurai warriors. A 1980 premiere.
Director
Jerry London
Screenwriter
James Clavell, Eric Bercovici
Network
NBC
Genre
Drama, Adventure, History, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 15, 1980