This mini-series is unbelievably good. Richard Chamberlain is outstanding and although it's very long, it's deifnitely worth seeing if you are a Richard Chamberlain fan or if you like the book.

Well produced, and starring two of my favourite Japanese actors. A good story line too, inspired by the true story of William Adams. Looking a little dated now, but I still like it. If you like this, also read the book 'Samurai William' by Giles Milt... (read more) Well produced, and starring two of my favourite Japanese actors. A good story line too, inspired by the true story of William Adams. Looking a little dated now, but I still like it. If you like this, also read the book 'Samurai William' by Giles Milton.

I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Best movie (mini-series) ever! It is a bit dated on the special effects and fight scenes, and there is one shot in the beginning where you can see the shadow of the helicopter. But, this movie is all about the stor... (read more) I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Best movie (mini-series) ever! It is a bit dated on the special effects and fight scenes, and there is one shot in the beginning where you can see the shadow of the helicopter. But, this movie is all about the story line and considering it was shot on a fairly low budget in Japan who had poor film technology at the time it was done very well. Of course coming from a literary masterpiece, there is plenty from the book that got left on the cutting floor from the movie, but he main story is still fully intact. Let me repeat, best movie ever.