Heroes and Villains

Season 1 Episode 6: Shogun

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.

Genre:

Documentary, Drama

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Cast:

Anthony Flanagan, James Saito, Brian McCardie

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2007

Rating:

7.0