Is Shogun worth watching?
By Sophia Dalton
Is Shogun worth watching?
Excellent, well worth owning to watch over and over! Richard Chamberlain gives an excellent performance as well as all the Japanese actors in this well-made adaptation of Clavell’s novel. It sticks fairly well to the plot of the book.
When was Shogun filmed?
The series was produced by Paramount Television and first broadcast in the United States on NBC over five nights between September 15 and September 19, 1980….Shōgun (1980 miniseries)
| Shōgun | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jerry London |
| Starring | Richard Chamberlain Toshiro Mifune Yoko Shimada Damien Thomas John Rhys-Davies Frankie Sakai Alan Badel Michael Hordern |
What happens in the book Shogun?
Shogun tells the story of an English pilot, John Blackthorne, in charge of five Dutch ships whose purpose is to break the Portuguese monopoly on Japanese trade. Instead, the pilot becomes embroiled in Japanese politics as Lord Toranaga Yoshi employs him as his secret weapon.
How many hours is Shogun series?
9 hours and 7 minutes
Product information
| Run time | 9 hours and 7 minutes |
|---|---|
| Number of discs | 5 |
| Media Format | Multiple Formats, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC |
| Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1) |
How many words are in the book Shogun?
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (464, 234 words; 1,312 pg.) Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson (1,168 pg.) Shogun by James Clavell (1,210 pg.) The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien ( Approximately 470,000 words; 1,200 pg.)
What is the age rating Shogun?
between 12 to 15
The discs vary in age rating between 12 to 15 as there is some strong language and violence. For those wishing to learn something about Japan and European trade around the end of Elizabeth I’s reign, then this is an entertaining start, complete with forbidden and unrequited love interest and various morality checks.
What castle is shogun filmed at?
himeji castle
miura
| miura 2010/8/28 11:30 | |
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| i believe anjiro is now known as miura. it is in kanagawa prefecture next to tokyo. miura peninsular is a popular tourist spot. i’m not sure where shougun was filmed but i believe himeji castle is used for the castle shots. | |
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What castle was used in shogun?
Today the Honmaru palace and gardens are the highlight for travelers. The Ninomaru palace was the residence of the shogun; here, the floors squeak as an extra protection against assassins.
Was Shogun based on a true story?
Shogun was therefore based on an actual series of events involving Adams, who reached Japan in 1600 and became involved with the future shogun Tokugawa.
What order should I read James Clavell books?
Ordered by publication date:
- King Rat (1962)
- Tai-Pan (1966)
- Shōgun (1975)
- Noble House (1981)
- Whirlwind (1986)
- Gai-Jin (1993)
Did Toshiro Mifune speak Chinese?
Mifune was born in the Chinese city of Tsingtao (now Qingdao) to Japanese parents and grew up in Dalian speaking both Japanese and Mandarin.
Is a Shogun a samurai?
A Samurai was a member of the traditional landed gentry and warrior caste of Feudal Japan. A Shogun was a Daimyo, or Samurai lord, who had been formally appointed by the graces of the Emperor of Japan himself.
