Heroes and Villains S1 E6 - Shogun

Heroes and Villains

Heroes and Villains S1 E6 - Shogun
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Drama-documentary about the Samurai general Tokugawa Ieyasu, a towering figure of Japanese history. He overthrew the governing dynasty of Japan and became the Shogun - the supreme military leader - of Japan. Ieyasu's rise to power climaxes in the biggest Samurai battle in history, with 160,000 soldiers fighting for the future of Japan. On the way, there is a story of love for a reckless son, a politician in drag, a night time Ninja attack, suicide and betrayal.

CreatorNick Murphy
ActorAnthony Flanagan, James Saito, Brian McCardie
CountryUnited Kingdom
ProductionBBC