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| National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1980) | |||||
| TV Series / Drama, Adventure, War, History | |||||
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| Toshirô Mifune | Lord Yoshi Toranaga | |
| William Morgan Sheppard | Specz | |
| John Rhys-Davies | Vasco Rodrigues | |
| Michael Hordern | Friar Domingo | |
| Richard Chamberlain | Pilot-Major John Blackthorne | |
| George Innes | Vinck | |
| Vladek Sheybal | Captain Ferriera | |
| Neil McCarthy | Spillbergen | |
| Leon Lissek | Father Sebastio | |
| Damien Thomas | Father Alvito | |
| Alan Badel | Father Dell'Aqua | |
| Seiji Miyaguchi | Muraji | |
| Hideo Takamatsu | Lord Buntaro | |
| Eric Richard | Maetsukker | |
| Yoko Shimada | Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko | |
| Nobuo Kaneko | Ishido | |
| Edward Peel | Pieterzoon | |
| John J. Carney | Gingel | |
| Steve Ubels | Roper | |
| Ian Jentle | Salamon |
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| Producer |
Eric Bercovici
Ben Chapman James Clavell Kerry Feltham |
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| Writer |
James Clavell
Eric Bercovici |
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| Cinematography |
Andrew Laszlo
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| Musician |
Maurice Jarre
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Based on the adventures of English navigator William Adams. The series follows Pilot John Blackthorne's experiences in Japan in the early 1600's. After his ship is wrecked along the coast of Japan, Blackthorne must juggle his identity as an Englishman associated with other Europeans, namely Portuguese traders and Jesuit priests, and the Japanese culture into which he is thrust. |
| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/15/1980 1. Part 1 | ||
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Debut: This miniseries, set in early 17th-century Japan, chronicles the adventures of shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain) who, in Part 1, finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor.
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/15/1980 2. Part 2 | ||
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Political ploys lead to violence between the forces of Ishido and Toranaga, who discovers a clever ally in Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain).
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/16/1980 3. Part 3 | ||
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Anjin-san (Richard Chamberlain) aids in Toranaga's escape from the Osaka Castle; Mariko tutors Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/16/1980 4. Part 4 | ||
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/17/1980 5. Part 5 | ||
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Anjin-san (Richard Chamberlain) proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for his bravery; Mariko's husband Buntaro (Hideo Takamatsu) arrives in Anjiro.
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/17/1980 6. Part 6 | ||
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/18/1980 7. Part 7 | ||
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Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his relationship with Mariko (Yoko Shimada), his conduct as a samurai and his reunion with his crew.
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/18/1980 8. Part 8 | ||
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Treachery, tragedy and surprising turns of events mark the conclusion of the miniseries, capped by a nocturnal battle in the Osaka Castle
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/19/1980 9. Part 9 | ||
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| Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/19/1980 10. Part 10 | ||
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