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. It was first broadcast in the United States on NBC over five nights between September 15 and September 19, 1980. An English navigator becomes both pawn … Directed by Jerry London. Shogun (TV Movie 1980) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. sound editor (5 episodes, 1980) John Glascock ... sound mixer (5 episodes, 1980) Robert Gutknecht ... sound editor (5 episodes, 1980) Sean Hanley ... sound editor (5 episodes, 1980) Pierre Jalbert ... sound editor (5 episodes, 1980) Jack Keath ... sound editor … With Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai. 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.