Anno di produzione: 1980

Stato del film: Catalogo

Paese d'origine: USA
Location del set: Himeji City, Japan Japan
Versioni alternative: - Originally a 10-hours TV miniseries narrated by 'Orson Welles' (qv), it was later reissued for television in a somewhat shortened version with narration by 'Anne Bancroft' (qv). Shogun was re-edited into a 125-minutes movie for USA network TV with the addition of a new voice over narrated by 'Orson Welles' (qv) - Later released theatrically in Europe with the addition of new scenes featuring nudity and graphic language.
Genere: Adventure Drama
Lingue: English
Plot: John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.
Date di uscita internazionali: Cast & Credits