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Shōgun

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

7.6
1 season
5 episodes
Ended
Action & Adventure
Drama
War & Politics

Plot Summary

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

First Aired:September 15, 1980
Last Aired:September 19, 1980
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
NBC
Created By:
James Clavell

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (2)

Miniseries
6.3

Miniseries

5 episodes

Aired: 1980

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.

Production

TOHO

Jardine Matheson

TV Asahi Holdings Corporation

Paramount Television