Name: Shogun
Released: 1980-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada

Shogun

TV Show · Drama · History

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

1980 · 1h 36m

Starring Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada

Director Jerry London

EPISODE 1

Part I

Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society.

1h 35 min
EPISODE 2

Part II

Blackthorne discovers the struggle for political power among the rulers of feudal Japan, when a terrifying warlord takes him hostage.

1h 32 min
EPISODE 3

Part III

Toronago rescues Blackthorne from the jaws of death, but his intentions are far from pure. He intends to make use of the English sailor's nautical skills to discover shogun's position.

1h 34 min
EPISODE 4

Part IV

Toronaga makes Blackthorne his right-hand aide and appoints him the first foreign-born samurai. He orders the lovely Mariko to educate him in the language and customs.

1h 33 min
EPISODE 5

Part V

While Toronago continues to build his army to fight his bitter rival Lord Ishido, Blackthorne begins an affair with Mariko.

1h 34 min
EPISODE 6

Part VI

After defeating Lord Ishido, Toronago becomes shogun and Blackthorne suffers a terrible heartbreak. He begins to construct another ship.

1h 32 min