TV series 1980 1 season
Shōgun
- 7.6/10250 votes · TMDB
A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.
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Overview
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Cast
Richard ChamberlainPilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san
Toshirō MifuneLord Yoshi Toranaga
Yoko ShimadaLady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
John Rhys-DaviesVasco Rodrigues
Damien ThomasFather Alvito
Frankie SakaiYabu
Yūki MeguroOmi
Hiromi SennoFujiko
Alan BadelFather Dell'Aqua
Miiko TakaKiri
Vladek SheybalCaptain Ferriera
Nobuo KanekoIshido
Hideo TakamatsuLord Buntarō
Michael HordernFriar Domingo
George InnesJohann Vinck
Leon LissekFather Sebastio
Takeshi ŌbayashiUrano
Hiroshi HasegawaGalley Captain
Seasons and episodes
1 season5 episodes
Miniseries
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.
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E1 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.
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E2 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.
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E3 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.
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E4 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.
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E5 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.
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