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Shogun

Shogun poster
Director
Jerry London
Cast
Richard Chamberlain as John Blackthorne Toshirō Mifune as Lord Yoshi Toranaga Yoko Shimada as Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko John Rhys-Davies as Vasco Rodrigues Damien Thomas as Father Alvito Frankie Sakai as Yabu
Crew
Andrew Laszlo — Director of Photography Maurice Jarre — Original Music Composer Eric Bercovici — Writer James Clavell — Novel
Synopsis

Englishman John Blackthorne, serving the Netherlands as navigator of the "Erasmus," is sailing a merchant fleet bound for uncharted Japan. In Asian waters, the fleet is caught in a violent storm and capsizes. This is a compilation of footage from the miniseries, intended for international theatrical release.

Key Collaborators
Jerry London Director Andrew Laszlo Director of Photography Maurice Jarre Original Music Composer Eric Bercovici Writer James Clavell Novel
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