| Shogun (TV miniseries) 1 of 2 | |||||
| Paramount Pictures (1980) | |||||
| TV Series / Action, Adventure, Drama | |||||
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| Richard Chamberlain | Pilot-Major John Blackthorne | |
| Frankie Sakai | Lord Yabu | |
| Yoko Shimada | Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko | |
| Toshirô Mifune | Lord Toranaga | |
| Noburo Kaneko | Lord Ishido | |
| Alan Badel | Father Dell'Aqua | |
| Damien Thomas | Father Alvito | |
| John Rhys-Davies | Vasco Rodrigues | |
| Yuki Meguro | Omi | |
| Hideo Takamatsu | Lord Buntaro |
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| Producer | Eric Bercovici
Ben Chapman |
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| Writer | Eric Bercovici
James Clavell |
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Based on the adventures of English navigator William Adams. The series follows Pilot John Blackthorne's experiences in Japan in the early 1600's. After his ship is wrecked along the coast of Japan, Blackthorne must juggle his identity as an Englishman associated with other Europeans, namely Portuguese traders and Jesuit priests, and the Japanese culture into which he is thrust. |
| 60 mins 9/15/1980 1. Part 1 | ||
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Debut: This miniseries, set in early 17th-century Japan, chronicles the adventures of shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain) who, in Part 1, finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor.
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| 60 mins 9/15/1980 2. Part 2 | ||
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Political ploys lead to violence between the forces of Ishido and Toranaga, who discovers a clever ally in Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain).
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| 60 mins 9/16/1980 3. Part 3 | ||
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Anjin-san (Richard Chamberlain) aids in Toranaga's escape from the Osaka Castle; Mariko tutors Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.
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| 60 mins 9/16/1980 4. Part 4 | ||
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| 60 mins 9/17/1980 5. Part 5 | ||
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Anjin-san (Richard Chamberlain) proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for his bravery; Mariko's husband Buntaro (Hideo Takamatsu) arrives in Anjiro.
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| 60 mins 9/17/1980 6. Part 6 | ||
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| 60 mins 9/18/1980 7. Part 7 | ||
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Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his relationship with Mariko (Yoko Shimada), his conduct as a samurai and his reunion with his crew.
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| 60 mins 9/18/1980 8. Part 8 | ||
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Treachery, tragedy and surprising turns of events mark the conclusion of the miniseries, capped by a nocturnal battle in the Osaka Castle
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| 60 mins 9/19/1980 9. Part 9 | ||
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| 60 mins 9/19/1980 10. Part 10 | ||
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| 60 mins 11. DVD Release part 1/4 | ||
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| 60 mins 12. DVD Release part 2/4 | ||
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| 60 mins 13. DVD Release part 3/4 | ||
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| 60 mins 14. DVD Release part 4/4 | ||
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