The story revolves around Pilot Major John Blackthorne, played by Richard Chamberlain. Based on the life of the English navigator William Adams, "Shogun" is a complex story that explores both the political struggles of Feudal Japan, as well as analyzes the cultural differences of East vs. "Shogun" proves to be both an engrossing story, and a fascinating piece of television history. One of the most famous mini-series in television history, "James Clavell's Shogun" tells the epic tale of an English pilot who is washed up on the shores of Japan in the 17th century and becomes involved in the local political struggles.
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