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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. The complete nine hour acclaimed television mini-series. Read more

Starring	Richard Chamberlain, Toshiro Mifune
Director	Jerry London
Genres	Sport, Television

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  Excellent period peice
  
  I have had this made-for-tv mini series on VHS for years and have watched it lots of times. It's all about an english captain shipwrecked in japan and ... read more »
  
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  - Wayne McAleese
  - Lowestoft, England
  - 02 Feb 2004 at 10:37
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  shogun disc 3
  
  in chapter 8 with rodriguez talking to alvito on ship,one of 'props' on table is 20th century miners lamp.
  
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- - puppywhacker
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  - Merthyr Tydfil
  - 11 Nov 2009 at 20:44
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  great
  
  Loved everything about it, my kind of film
  
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  - Tiverton
  - 28 Jan 2009 at 22:16
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  RESPECTFULLY TURGID
  
  I really wanted to like this as I'd heard so many encomiums about it, but sadly I have to concur with the Radio Times on this one. It has all the morbid ... read more »
  
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- - WBarklam
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  - London
  - 12 May 2008 at 18:05
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  Epic historical tale
  
  Saw this first on TV many years ago, (1980s) and thoroughly enjoyed it then. I wasn't disappointed, it has lost none of its grip over me. Richard ... read more »
  
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  - West Lothian
  - 19 Jul 2007 at 20:52
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  memories
  
  brought back memories. enjoyed as much this time around
  
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  - north east
  - 01 Dec 2006 at 10:35
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  Shogun
  
  Everything the book promised.....brilliant. Can't wait for the next dvd in the series
  
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  - Bristol UK
  - 13 Nov 2006 at 18:21
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  Classic
  
  I have read the book many times and was really impressed that the film followed the book so accurately. Given the complexity of the story, it was brilliantly ... read more »
  
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  - Henley on Thames
  - 06 Nov 2006 at 18:45
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  Wonderful stuff!
  
  I read the book years ago and did not watch the mini series as I thought it would spoil the memory of the book for me. I have just watched it and I was totally... read more »
  
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  - Dumfries, Scotland
  - 29 Jul 2006 at 10:52
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  Standing the test of time?
  
  The epic tale of an English sailor in feudal 17th Century Japan. I remember this being excellent as a kid, when it was released. The story is still good but ... read more »
  
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- - David Seymour
  - Kent, England
  - 28 Jul 2006 at 06:58
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  Shogun
  
  Just as good as we remembered it, second time around, well worth watching
  
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  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 14 May 2006 at 14:52
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  Excellent period peice
  
  I have had this made-for-tv mini series on VHS for years and have watched it lots of times. It's all about an english captain shipwrecked in japan and ... read more »
  
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  - Wayne McAleese
  - Lowestoft, England
  - 02 Feb 2004 at 10:37
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  Shogun - worth watching
  
  This is an excellent mini series. The sound track is VERY dated but give it a chance and you will not be disappointed. Like all really good movies/TV it is a ... read more »
  
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- - James
  - Midlands, England
  - 24 Aug 2004 at 00:17
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  This is not the film - just the extra DVD bits
  
  This DVD is just the extra bits since the movie actually finishes in disc 4.
  
  Shogun itself is brilliant, we loved it, but don't make the mistake ... read more »
  
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- - Jurgie
  - London
  - 24 Feb 2005 at 12:34
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  Shogun bonus disc
  
  If you have watched the Shogun series this dvd is worth hiring.
  
  It gives you an insight into how a story is put together,& how they got over the ... read more »
  
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  - Belfast
  - 17 Oct 2005 at 09:50
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  great
  
  Loved everything about it, my kind of film
  
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  - Tiverton
  - 28 Jan 2009 at 22:16
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  Samurai epic
  
  I was six years old when I first saw Shogun on TV, it has stuck in my mind ever since then.
  
  Only now 23 years later can I really appreciate this ... read more »
  
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- - mimble
  - co.antrim
  - 27 Oct 2004 at 13:27
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  First Samurai
  
  Before the criuser came chamberlin, i thought when i ordered this to watch that it was going to be 20 year old TV crud, i couldn't have been more wrong, bit... read more »
  
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- - The Surveyor
  - Bucks
  - 27 Nov 2004 at 16:36
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  Revisiting Japan
  
  My husband had watched this series back in the 80's and, being a self-confessed Japan-ophile, wanted to see if it had stood the test of time. The answer is... read more »
  
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  - Norfolk, England
  - 10 May 2005 at 11:41
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  Although this feature ...
  
  Although this feature length film is 4 DVDs long (also includes a 5th Bonus Disk) it is well worth the watching. This masterpiece is what the Last Samurai ... read more »
  
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- - Ash#17
  - HULL
  - 15 Jul 2004 at 12:40
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  Excellent
  
  Well written, acted, directed, great production values ....... need I go on?
  
  Certainly a LOT better than the more recent 'The Last Samurai' (... read more »
  
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- 67771
- - a customer
  - Wales
  - 28 Jan 2005 at 18:55

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