Heroes and Villains

Heroes and Villains

Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1x6)


: 04, 2008

Drama-documentary about the Samurai general Tokugawa Ieyasu, a towering figure of Japanese history. He overthrew the governing dynasty of Japan and became the Shōgun - 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.

  • : 2007
  • : 7
  • : 1
  • BBC One