An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada
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Miniseries
5 episodes
1. Part 1Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.TV-14CC2 h 24 minSep 15, 1980
2. Part 2After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.TV-14CC1 h 31 minSep 16, 1980
3. Part 3Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.TV-14CC1 h 30 minSep 17, 1980
4. Part 4Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.TV-14CC1 h 28 minSep 18, 1980
5. Part 5Treachery, 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.TV-14CC2 h 19 minSep 19, 1980
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An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- James Clavell
- Cast
- Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas, Frankie Sakai
- Studio
- TOHO, Jardine Matheson, TV Asahi Holdings Corporation
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese, English
