Shōgun (1980)

Name: Shōgun
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas

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

★ 7.6/10 September 15, 1980 1 season

Action & Adventure Drama War & Politics

Creator: James Clavell

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

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Creators

James Clavell

Cast

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

About Shōgun (1980)

Shōgun is a 1980 action & adventure and drama TV series from Hong Kong created by James Clavell, starring Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune and Yoko Shimada. It first aired on September 15, 1980. The series has 1 season and 5 episodes on NBC. Audiences rate it 7.6/10 from 250 votes — well received.

“A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.”

Shōgun: FAQ

When did Shōgun premiere?

Shōgun premiered on September 15, 1980.

Who created Shōgun?

Shōgun was created by James Clavell.

Who is in the cast of Shōgun?

The main cast includes Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies and Damien Thomas.

How many seasons does Shōgun have?

Shōgun has 1 season (5 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Shōgun?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Shōgun worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 250 ratings, so fans of action & adventure and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.6/10250 votes

IMDb8.1/1017,989 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 3 Primetime Emmys. 8 wins & 13 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: NBC
Created by: James Clavell
First aired: Sep 15, 1980
Last aired: Sep 19, 1980
Status: Ended
Languages: Japanese, English
Countries: Hong Kong, Japan, United States of America
Production: TOHO, Jardine Matheson, TV Asahi Holdings Corporation, Paramount Television

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

	E1	E2	E3	E4	E5
S1	7.0	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2

9+ Awesome8+ Great7+ Good6+ Regular<6 Bad

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Keywords

japanbased on novel or bookasiasamuraishipwreckminiseriesperiod dramapolitical intrigue power strugglesengoku period17th centuryenglishman

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Shōgun (1980)

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About Shōgun (1980)

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