Synopsis of Shōgun
In feudal Japan in 1600, a few months before the Battle of Sekigahara, English navigator John Blackthorne, played by Richard Chamberlain, washes ashore after a storm destroys the Dutch ship he is sailing on. He soon becomes a prisoner of samurai who don't understand his language or customs. When he regains some freedom, he must give up his English identity and learn the rules of a strange culture if he wants to survive. He is caught between the rivalries of Portuguese merchants and the Catholic Church, enemies of his beliefs and interests. Meanwhile, daimyo Toranaga, played by Toshirô Mifune, fights to seize the shogunate, the highest military power in the country. Based on James Clavell's novel, the series aired on NBC.
«A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.»
Seasons of Shōgun
Season 11980 · 5 ep. · Cast by Shōgun
Toshirō MifuneLord Yoshi Toranaga5 episodes
Yoko ShimadaLady Toda Buntaro - Mariko5 episodes
Damien ThomasFather Alvito5 episodes
Frankie SakaiYabu5 episodes
Yūki MeguroOmi5 episodes
Hiromi SennoFujiko5 episodes
Alan BadelFather Dell'Aqua5 episodes
Miiko TakaKiri5 episodes
Vladek SheybalCaptain Ferriera5 episodes
Nobuo KanekoIshido5 episodes
Hideo TakamatsuLord Buntarō5 episodes
Michael HordernFriar Domingo5 episodes
George InnesJohann Vinck5 episodes
Leon LissekFather Sebastio5 episodes
Takeshi ŌbayashiUrano5 episodes
Masumi OkadaBrother Michael5 episodes
Edward PeelPieterzoon5 episodes
Eric RichardMaetsukker5 episodes
Neil McCarthySpillbergen5 episodes
Seiji MiyaguchiMuraji5 episodes
Yōsuke NatsukiZataki5 episodes
William Morgan SheppardSpecz5 episodes
Shin TakumaNaga5 episodes
Ai MatsubaraRako5 episodes
Tōru AbeHiromatsu5 episodes
Hyōe EnokiJirobei5 episodes
Masashi EbaraSuga5 episodes
Yoshie KitsudaKyoko / Gyoko5 episodesTechnical Details
- Created by
- James Clavell
- Address
- Jerry London
- Writing
- Eric Bercovici
- Music
- Maurice Jarre
- Photography
- Andrew Laszlo
- Original novel
- James Clavell
- Production
- Eric Bercovici
- Executive Producer
- James Clavell
- Production companies
- TOHO, Jardine Matheson, TV Asahi Holdings Corporation, Paramount Television
- Network or Platform
- NBC
- Country
- Hong Kong, Japan, United States
- Original Language
- English
- Premiere
- September 15, 1980
- Last Episode
- September 19, 1980 (1x05)
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Miniseries
- Awards
- Won 3 Emmy Awards; 8 wins and 13 nominations in total.
Trivia about Shōgun
Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)
Trailer for Shōgun
Where to Watch Shōgun
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Shōgun have?
Shōgun has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.
Where to watch Shōgun?
Right now, Shōgun is not available on the major subscription streaming platforms (availability may vary by country). It originally aired on NBC.
Has Shōgun ended?
Yes. Shōgun has ended, and its final episode aired on September 19, 1980.
Who is in Shōgun?
The main cast includes Richard Chamberlain (Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san), Toshirō Mifune (Lord Yoshi Toranaga), Yoko Shimada (Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko) and John Rhys-Davies (Vasco Rodrigues).
Who created Shōgun?
Shōgun is a creation of James Clavell.
How long does it take to watch all of Shōgun?
With episodes of about 139 minutes, watching all 5 episodes takes approximately 12 hours.