Shogun(1980)
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.
Shogun (1980) is a adventure and history film directed by Jerry London, released on November 8, 1980. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada and John Rhys-Davies. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry London
- Writers:
- James Clavell, Eric Bercovici
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Laszlo
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- TV Asahi Holdings Corporation, Jardine Matheson, NBC, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Shogun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Chamberlain
as John Blackthorne
Toshirō Mifune
as Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Yoko Shimada
as Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
John Rhys-Davies
as Vasco Rodrigues
Damien Thomas
as Father Alvito
Frankie Sakai
as Yabu
Yūki Meguro
as Omi
Key crew
Directed by Jerry London, written by James Clavell and Eric Bercovici.
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Shogun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Shogun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Shogun?
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The main cast of Shogun (1980) includes Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies and Damien Thomas. The film was directed by Jerry London. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shogun released?
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Shogun was released on November 8, 1980.
Is Shogun worth watching?
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Shogun (1980) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.