Shogun
Synopsis
Englishman John Blackthorne, serving the Netherlands as navigator of the "Erasmus," is sailing a merchant fleet bound for uncharted Japan. In Asian waters, the fleet is caught in a violent storm and capsizes. This is a compilation of footage from the miniseries, intended for international theatrical release.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry London
- Screenplay & Story
- James Clavell, Eric Bercovici
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Shogun
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- TV Asahi Holdings Corporation, Jardine Matheson, NBC, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
James Clavell, Eric Bercovici
Maurice Jarre
Andrew Laszlo
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry London
Director
Eric Bercovici
Writer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shogun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shogun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shogun about?
Englishman John Blackthorne, serving the Netherlands as navigator of the "Erasmus," is sailing a merchant fleet bound for uncharted Japan. In Asian waters, the fleet is caught in a violent storm and capsizes. This is a compilation of footage from the miniseries, intended for international theatrical release.
Who directed Shogun?
Shogun was directed by Jerry London.
Who stars in Shogun?
The principal cast of Shogun includes Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas.
When was Shogun released and how long is it?
Shogun was released in 1980 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Shogun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shogun was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Shogun based on a book or true story?
Shogun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Clavell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shogun?
Shogun holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).