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Shōgun

Created by James Clavell

1980

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

First aired
15 Sep 1980
Episode length
91 min
Country
United States
Language
English
Writer
Eric Bercovici
Cinematography
Andrew Laszlo
Music
Maurice Jarre
Editors
Benjamin A. Weissman, Bill Luciano, Donald R. Rode and 2 others
Executive producer
James Clavell
Producer
Eric Bercovici
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 5 episodes

  • Miniseries

    Season 1 · 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.

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