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Mood:
- StylizedAtmosphericCaptivating
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Plot:
- SamuraiInterracial RelationsCulture ClashBattlesEscapadesSocietyAdventurerBetrayal more...
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Genres:
- DramaPeriodMini SeriesAdventureHistorical
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Time/Period:
- 17th Century
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Place:
- AsiaJapan
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Praise:
- Award WinnerCritically AcclaimedGolden Globe Winner
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Style:
- EpicTwists and TurnsVoice Over
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Based on:
- Based on BookBased on True Story
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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- NudityProfanityViolent Content
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Shogun, 1980
English, Japanese
USA, Japan
Profile of Shogun
Shogun can be described as stylized, atmospheric, and captivating. The plot revolves around samurai, interracial relations, and culture clash. The main genres are drama, period, and adventure. In terms of style, Shogun is a mini-series, is epic, and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in Japan. Shogun takes place in the 17th century. It is originally a true story and based on a book. The TV show has received attention for being a Golden Globe winner and critically acclaimed. Note that Shogun involves nudity, profanity, and violent content.
Summary of Shogun
Based on James Clavell's bestselling novel, the story of an English navigator whose shipwreck lands him in the middle of the political power struggle between Shogun and Emperor in feudal Japan.
Details
| Language: | English, Japanese |
| Country: | USA, Japan |
| Release date: | 15 September 1980 |
| Runtime: | 60 min |
| Seasons: | 1 |
Cast and Crew
as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san
as Lord Yoshi Toranaga
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