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Shogun

James Clavell's epic novel about 17th-century Japan chronicles the adventures of shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne, who finds intrigue and romance in a feudal society of obeisant women, sword-wielding samurai and ambitious warlords striving to become shogun: supreme military dictator. Running 12 hours over one week in September 1980, the tempestuous, handsomely mounted production won three Emmys, including Outstanding Limited Series.

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SHOGUN

Emmy-winning version of James Clavell's bestselling chronicle of a 17th century English navigator who becomes shipwrecked off the coast of Japan, where he eventually becomes a Samurai warrior.
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Length: 00:30
Posted: 3/17/2008

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Premiered: September 15, 1980, on NBC

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Premise: James Clavell's epic novel about 17th-century Japan chronicles the adventures of shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne, who finds intrigue and romance in a feudal society of obeisant women, sword-wielding samurai and ambitious warlords striving to become shogun: supreme military dictator. Running 12 hours over one week in September 1980, the tempestuous, handsomely mounted production won three Emmys, including Outstanding Limited Series.

Cast
Richard Chamberlain Pilot-Major John Blackthorne/Anjin-san	Toshiro Mifune Lord Toranaga
Yoko Shimada Lady Toda Buntaro-Mariko	Frankie Sakai Lord Yabu
Alan Badel Father Dell'Aqua	Damien Thomas Father Alvito