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- 1980
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- Shōgun, Shogun, Miniseries, Japan, Clavell, Chamberlain
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Shōgun is an American television miniseries based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, who also was the executive producer of the miniseries. It was first broadcast in the United States on NBC over five nights between September 15 and September 19, 1980. To date, it is the only American television production to be filmed on location entirely in Japan, with additional sound stage filming also taking place in Japan at the Toho studio.
The miniseries is loosely based on the adventures of English navigator William Adams, who journeyed to Japan in 1600 and rose to high rank in the service of the shōgun. The miniseries follows fictional Englishman John Blackthorne's transforming experiences and political intrigues in feudal Japan in the early 17th century.
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mwise2540
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July 17, 2024
Subject: Where is Episode 5?
Subject: Where is Episode 5?
I watched Shogun in 1980 and absolutely loved it! I want to watch it again, but this entry shows only Episodes 1-4. It was a 5-part miniseries. Am I missing something? I’m not going to start watching if the 5th episode isn’t available.
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Tom729
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May 24, 2024
Subject: Dope AF
Subject: Dope AF
I never read the book, but I did watch the Hulu TV series, which was incredible and excellent. This version of the show inspired my want to experience the 80s version.
I thought this series, made in the 80s, would suffer from the type of maladies typical for TV or filmmaking for that period. Wow was I wrong...
I don't think it makes sense to compare whether the 2024 or 1980 version is "better." Each have their strengths and weakness. The 1980s version has certain characteristics that are "better" than the 2024 version, and vice versa. Sure, the production value of the 2024 version blows away the 1980s version, but remarkably the 1980s version makes up for this with stunning visuals of its own.
The acting and direction in both are on point. However, the 2024 version of Mariko and Yabushige is a definite step up. But the 1980s version of Blackthorn is...I don't know...maybe more interesting than the 2024 version.
At the end they even each other out. The bottom line is both versions are stunning and are worth your time.
I thought this series, made in the 80s, would suffer from the type of maladies typical for TV or filmmaking for that period. Wow was I wrong...
I don't think it makes sense to compare whether the 2024 or 1980 version is "better." Each have their strengths and weakness. The 1980s version has certain characteristics that are "better" than the 2024 version, and vice versa. Sure, the production value of the 2024 version blows away the 1980s version, but remarkably the 1980s version makes up for this with stunning visuals of its own.
The acting and direction in both are on point. However, the 2024 version of Mariko and Yabushige is a definite step up. But the 1980s version of Blackthorn is...I don't know...maybe more interesting than the 2024 version.
At the end they even each other out. The bottom line is both versions are stunning and are worth your time.
Reviewer:
will c754
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March 23, 2024
Subject: The best of what film can be
Subject: The best of what film can be
I absolutely loved the when I first watched it 15yrs ago. I was born in 1982 so unfortunately did not see the original airing. I was with my uncle who asked if I’d like to watch his favourite show and after watching his copy of it I immediately fell in love with this masterpiece, and it will always remain the best of what true cinematic storytelling should be, I even appreciated the language even I couldn’t understand it it gave me a sense of immersion like no other….I literally felt like I was in the shoes of Anjin-san and managed to learn some Japanese along the journey that is this work of art. Domo internet archive!
Reviewer:
Sirque
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March 22, 2024
Subject: Pretty good
Subject: Pretty good
After watching this movie, the question I have is why was Marico given a Buddhist funeral and she was supposedly a Christian ?
She surrounded herself with Church leadership and was a valued member of the Church and community ?
The love story tie in with Blackthorn gave the movie depth and an interesting look into the Samurai / Warrior class.
The 2024 version was not as good as this.
The reason for not getting 5 stars is the ending I was left hanging on what happened to Blackthorn on how the story ends.
She surrounded herself with Church leadership and was a valued member of the Church and community ?
The love story tie in with Blackthorn gave the movie depth and an interesting look into the Samurai / Warrior class.
The 2024 version was not as good as this.
The reason for not getting 5 stars is the ending I was left hanging on what happened to Blackthorn on how the story ends.
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mission-control-houston
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March 12, 2024
Subject: Most Likely Complete
Subject: Most Likely Complete
Video's a little grainy and low-quality, black bars appear to have been cropped instead of just having the full 720*480 DVD video. That fuzziness could be from the DVD transfer itself though, who knows. If I want any better, I guess I can just buy the show myself.
https://www.avsforum.com/threads/shogun-rather-longwinded-thoughts.310788
Going by the contents of this thread (spoilers within), one person goes at length to assure another poster that that particular 2003 DVD set (which I think this release here is based off) is complete and uncut. Things get pretty heated in there, and while I don't think Matt_Stevens really has the moral high ground getting as uppity as he does (is that a 2003 internet thing, or just how the kinds of people who use their real name on the internet still act?), I think he's most likely correct.
I personally feel like I'm missing at least a little bit by not getting to have those recaps and next episode previews if they -do- exist (though I wouldn't have actually watched them), but I can see how they'd be completely omitted from a home video release.
The bigger shame is probably how at which point the episodes cut has probably changed (if the TV release really did have five episodes instead of four, which everything online seems to indicate), but an actual recording of this show as it aired most likely doesn't exist on the internet, plus I trust the directors to have not cut any non-recap footage and ended episodes in places that are about as dramatically appropriate
https://www.avsforum.com/threads/shogun-rather-longwinded-thoughts.310788
Going by the contents of this thread (spoilers within), one person goes at length to assure another poster that that particular 2003 DVD set (which I think this release here is based off) is complete and uncut. Things get pretty heated in there, and while I don't think Matt_Stevens really has the moral high ground getting as uppity as he does (is that a 2003 internet thing, or just how the kinds of people who use their real name on the internet still act?), I think he's most likely correct.
I personally feel like I'm missing at least a little bit by not getting to have those recaps and next episode previews if they -do- exist (though I wouldn't have actually watched them), but I can see how they'd be completely omitted from a home video release.
The bigger shame is probably how at which point the episodes cut has probably changed (if the TV release really did have five episodes instead of four, which everything online seems to indicate), but an actual recording of this show as it aired most likely doesn't exist on the internet, plus I trust the directors to have not cut any non-recap footage and ended episodes in places that are about as dramatically appropriate
Reviewer:
LaHi890
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November 27, 2023
Subject: Not much to add
Subject: Not much to add
I wish there was more to watch. As a modern viewer my want for content is insatiable.
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EudaemonicPlague
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November 26, 2023
Subject: Incomplete Version
Subject: Incomplete Version
The original version shown on US TV ran for five consecutive nights, first episode filling a three-hour slot, second through fourth two hours each, and the final episode again filling a three-hour slot. I figure about fifteen minutes of ads per hour, more or less, so the copy I have that runs a total of approximately nine hours may be complete, but I can't be sure. Certainly, this copy, at eight hours, is not complete.
I don't remember if I saw the whole thing at the time, or if I even saw all of it at all....I just remember being amazed at how good it was, despite watching it on an old 19" B&W TV. I do recommend making the effort to find a more complete copy than this one, though.
I don't remember if I saw the whole thing at the time, or if I even saw all of it at all....I just remember being amazed at how good it was, despite watching it on an old 19" B&W TV. I do recommend making the effort to find a more complete copy than this one, though.
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Sardonik
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May 16, 2022
Subject: Richard Chamberlain, The King of Mini-Series!
Subject: Richard Chamberlain, The King of Mini-Series!
School homework prevented me from watching Shogun when it was originally broadcasted. Many thanks to you so that now I can enjoy this epic triumph!
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Talathiel
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April 29, 2021
Subject: Very Well done Series
Subject: Very Well done Series
My husband and I loved this series when it first aired on TV. Though he has passed away, I still love this series more than any other mini series that was produced.
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October 16, 2016
Subject: learn some japanese history and language the nice way
Subject: learn some japanese history and language the nice way
There is no use, telling you the whole plot of this TV-mini-series, you can read it there:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dgun_(novel)
At the core of it is Blackthorne, an english pilot of a dutch ship, who strands together with the rest of his crew in Japan. He is soon employed into the DimyoToranaga's military service but he does not learn japanese customs properly. The problem is, that he insists on having a love-affair with his japanese-teacher and translator Mariko, who is married to a high ranking Samurai, this leads to her death.
There are political and religious issues, i.e. the protestant Dutch and English are rivalling the catholic Spanish for trade-relationships with Japan.
Put at simple terms, the series is very good, the visual quality is good, you should prefer this over the book, because that has more than 800 pages, thus it provides too many details and reading it takes much more than eight hours.
Was broadcasted on german TV in 45- or 60-minutes portions, I believe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dgun_(novel)
At the core of it is Blackthorne, an english pilot of a dutch ship, who strands together with the rest of his crew in Japan. He is soon employed into the DimyoToranaga's military service but he does not learn japanese customs properly. The problem is, that he insists on having a love-affair with his japanese-teacher and translator Mariko, who is married to a high ranking Samurai, this leads to her death.
There are political and religious issues, i.e. the protestant Dutch and English are rivalling the catholic Spanish for trade-relationships with Japan.
Put at simple terms, the series is very good, the visual quality is good, you should prefer this over the book, because that has more than 800 pages, thus it provides too many details and reading it takes much more than eight hours.
Was broadcasted on german TV in 45- or 60-minutes portions, I believe
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