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DVD ~ Richard Chamberlain
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  • Actors: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Frankie Sakai, Alan Badel
  • Directors: Jerry London
  • Writers: Eric Bercovici, James Clavell
  • Producers: Ben Chapman, Eric Bercovici, James Clavell, Kerry Feltham
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English, Japanese, French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 5 April 2004
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00012SZDG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,870 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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From the golden age of the miniseries comes Shogun, the 10-hour, Golden Globe-winning saga based on James Clavell's bestselling epic novel. In his award-winning performance, Richard Chamberlain stars as John Blackthorne, the 17th-century English navigator on a Dutch trading ship. A storm runs the ship aground off the coast of Japan, a "torn and cruelly divided country" locked in a power struggle between Toranaga (the venerable Toshiro Mifune) and Ishido, two warlords who would be Shogun. Blackthorne gets over his initial culture shock ("I piss on you and your country", he defiantly proclaims to his samurai captors, which to his humiliation turns out to be an unfortunate choice of words) to become a trusted ally of Toranaga and the lover of the beautiful interpreter Lady Mariko (Yoko Shimada). Their forbidden, ill-fated romance--and Blackthorne's total assimilation into Japanese culture--is set against political intrigue as Toranaga prepares for the inevitable showdown with Ishido, and Blackthorne's growing influence threatens the local Jesuits who had built up a lucrative trade monopoly. Shogun was a production blessed with good karma, and it remains an awesome achievement from a bygone era when the miniseries was king. --Donald Liebenson

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From best-selling author James Clavell (King Rat, Noble House) and starring Richard Chamberlain (The Three Musketeers, TV’s The Thorn Birds, Dr. Kildare), John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and Toshiro Mifune (Rashomon), Shogun is a sweeping award-winning story of love and war, set against the spectacular background of feudal Japan at the beginning of the 17th Century.

The complete collection of Shogun tells the story of John Blackthorne (Chamberlain), an English navigator who finds himself shipwrecked off the coast of Japan. Once rescued, Blackthorne becomes an eyewitness to a deadly struggle involving Toranaga, a feuding Japanese warlord intent on becoming Shogun - the supreme military dictator. Blackthorne is, despite his better judgement, irresistibly drawn into the turmoil and finds himself vying to become the first ever ‘Gai-Jin’ (foreigner) to be made a Samurai warrior.

The complete nine-hour presentation of this landmark television miniseries is presented in this exclusive five-disc set, with fascinating brand new special features that complement this acclaimed epic adventure.

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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, one-of-a-kind series!, 29 Jan 2004
By David Deakin (Herne Bay, Kent United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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They really DON'T make series like this anymore! The 70's and 80's was the era of superb TV mini-series like this with all-star casts, exotic settings and dramatic storylines. If you're thinking of pre-ordering this don't be fooled by the 120min running time as that's a mistake by Amazon. There was a movie length version released on VHS years ago but this is the complete 13 part series on a five-disk set!
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Shogun - long but well worth it, 25 Jun 2006
By I. Goldsmith "rock-lee" (England) - See all my reviews
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Well just to add to the other positive reviews, this dvd box set is well worth having. If you've read the book then you'll find the dvd does justice to the story line only missing out minor scenes. The story and development of the characters gives a good insight into feudal japan and the way of the samurai. Whilst the dvds are in english by the end of the film you would have subconsciously learned some simple japanese language. Aside from the now classic story line that Clavell conveyed so well there are some very good extra features in the box set. The fifth disc contains many features such as background, interviews, the launch and making of the film, to name a few. Before buying this box set i was concerned about how it would change my interpretation of Clavells novel, however the author worked closely with the director in creating this set and it came out very well. There are some good effects considering the time and place it was made. Even though the film is quite old now it is still worth watching for younger generations with interest in Japanese culture or history, i would recommend reading the book and watching this afterwards, it can be simply an enjoyable watch if you have the patience for the length of this film or an experience that inspires you to learn more and watch more films like this. It certainly made me want to read more of Clavells books. You get the fold out box set with decorated discs and such but also a card envelope with commentary in a little manual thing. all in all its a very good film that adds nicely to your dvd collection:>
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Forgot how good it was, 27 Mar 2006
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I wasn't sure when I ordered this if I had done the right thing. You know one of those things that you watched a long time ago, as an impressionable young adult, which could only disappoint in the cold light of middle age!!! How wrong. This drama is as good now as it always was. The studio work is a little "hammy" but only because we are now used to such amazing special effects. The story is great, Richard Chamberlain is dreamy, and some of the scenes are nothing short of barbaric. But it makes for great viewing, and as a bonus you are sure you can speak Japanese at the end of it!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but read the book aswell
As soon as I finished reading the book I had to watch this. I bought it so my japanese wife could watch it also. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Andrew A'court

5.0 out of 5 stars Still superb
This landmark series has lost nothing in the almost 30 years since it was made. Faithful to both Clavell's book, and to Japanese history and customs, it is a gripping story of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tyke

5.0 out of 5 stars Shogun DVD
I have James Clavell's book of the same name and the series creates the same atmosphere as the book. it is an action packed series with a love story added to it.
Published 2 months ago by Happy Shopper

5.0 out of 5 stars SHOGUN
Fist class service got me a first class DVD. Well done and thank you, Amazon.
Published 2 months ago by I. K. Broomfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Samurai, Jesuits and Japan
A great epic that deserves its awards. Loosely based on historical events, faithful to Clavell's novel and shot in Japan with some Japanese dialogue and great Japanese actors... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maha Upasika Gotami

4.0 out of 5 stars incomplete
This is as good as all the reviews claim. However we still need to wait for the Shogun Redux version since this is NOT the complete version. Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. J. O. Wibberley

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthy box set
I have just watched this fine DVD box set, and I think it is excellent. Anyone who has an interest in Japan will enjoy this. The sets and costumes are superb. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2007 by John Rocco

5.0 out of 5 stars Impeccable and inclusive TV adaptation of Clavell's brilliant book
Incredible that such an inclusive and faithful TV adaptation was made of the book. I imagine that fans at the time couldn't have believed their luck! Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2007 by Greshon

4.0 out of 5 stars Long but good
The series is set after Britain and Holland become allies in the Protestant-Catholic wars. In an attempt to reach the mythical, to them, Japans to break the strangle hold the... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2005 by Francisco

4.0 out of 5 stars Shogun Review
Excellent story partly based on the real life adventures of William Adams. Richard Chamberlin is immense as the stranded ships pilot. Read more
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