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

1980- 1980

1 Seasons

5 Episodes

7.6(248 votes)

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Action & Adventure

Drama

War & Politics

Overview

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

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Created by: James Clavell
Showrunner: James Clavell
Produced by: Eric Bercovici

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