Shōgun
“A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.”
Series Overview
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 5 Episodes
1980 – 1980
Premiered: Mon, Sep 15, 1980
James ClavellLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN - SHOGUN 1980 TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-15
Cast & Creators
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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
Frankie Sakai
Yabu
Yūki Meguro
Omi
Hiromi Senno
Fujiko
Alan Badel
Father Dell'Aqua
Miiko Taka
Kiri
Vladek Sheybal
Captain Ferriera
Nobuo Kaneko
Ishido
Hideo Takamatsu
Lord Buntarō
Michael Hordern
Friar Domingo
George Innes
Johann Vinck
Leon Lissek
Father Sebastio
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Urano
Hiroshi Hasegawa
Galley Captain
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Clavell
James Clavell
Maurice Jarre
Andrew Laszlo
Eric Bercovici, James Clavell
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Bercovici
Producer
Joseph R. Jennings
Production Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Shin Nishida
Costume Design
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shōgun
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What is Shōgun about?
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
How many seasons does Shōgun have?
Shōgun comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Shōgun?
Key cast members in Shōgun include Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas.
Who created or directed Shōgun?
Shōgun was developed and directed by James Clavell.