Shōgun (1980)

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

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

★ 7.6 Action & Adventure · Drama · War & Politics Latest: S1 E05

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

Created by: James Clavell
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas, Frankie Sakai, Yūki Meguro, Hiromi Senno
Country: Hong Kong / Japan / United States of America
First aired: September 15, 1980

Seasons

Miniseries · 5 episodes

Miniseries Episodes

1. Part 1
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.
2. Part 2
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.
3. Part 3
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.
4. Part 4
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.
5. Part 5
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.