Shaka Zulu (1986)
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South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army.
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Henry CeleShaka
Dudu MkhizeNandi
Edward FoxLt. Francis Farewell
Robert PowellDr. Henry Fynn
Trevor HowardLord Charles Somerset
Fiona FullertonElizabeth Farewell
Christopher LeeLord Bathurst
Roy DotriceGeorge IV
Gordon JacksonProf. Bramston
Kenneth GriffithZacharias AbrahamsConrad MagwazaSenzagakona
Patrick NdlovuMudliMovie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · Action Adventure · War PoliticsDialogue densityDramaPacingAction Adventure · ShortEmotional intensityWar PoliticsDirector preference3221846Actor preference189853 · 956153 · 113656
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What is Shaka Zulu about?
South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army.
How long is Shaka Zulu?
Shaka Zulu has a runtime of 55 minutes.