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Shōgun

TV-1419801 seasonJames Clavell
IMDb 8.1

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

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

Action & AdventureDramaWar & Politics
JapanAsiaSamuraiMiniseriesPeriod DramaSengoku Period17th Century

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What is Shōgun (1980) about?

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

Who stars in Shōgun?

Shōgun stars Richard Chamberlain (Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san), Toshirō Mifune (Lord Yoshi Toranaga), Yoko Shimada (Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko), John Rhys-Davies (Vasco Rodrigues), Damien Thomas (Father Alvito). The series was created by James Clavell.

How many seasons does Shōgun have?

Shōgun has 1 seasons. There are 5 episodes in total.

Is Shōgun worth watching?

Shōgun holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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