Yankee Zulu

Name: Yankee Zulu
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1993-12-03
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Leon Schuster, John Matshikiza, Wilson Dunster, Terri Treas, Michelle Bowes

1993·Movie·100 min·★ 6.2(43)

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“If the gods were crazy... now they're berserk.”

Two South African boys, one white, Rhino, and one black, Zulu, go their separate ways after an incident. Many years later, they meet up again as adults, when one, after living for years in the United States, is now a wanted criminal. The two end up being a part of a madcap chase involving a check for a large amount of lottery money, pursued by Gen. Diehard and Rhino's ex-wife Rowena, who was the cause of the rift between the two protagonists.

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About Yankee Zulu

Yankee Zulu is a 1993 English-language comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr. The cast is led by Leon Schuster, John Matshikiza, Wilson Dunster. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Yankee Zulu was produced by Koukus Troika, Toron Screen Corporation, and Distant Horizon and made in South Africa and United States of America. It was released on December 3, 1993.

Director: Gray Hofmeyr
Writers: Leon Schuster, Craig Gardner, Gray Hofmeyr
Release date: December 3, 1993
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: South Africa, United States of America
Production: Koukus Troika, Toron Screen Corporation, Distant Horizon

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Yankee Zulu cast & crew

Yankee Zulu was directed by Gray Hofmeyr and written by Leon Schuster, Craig Gardner, and Gray Hofmeyr.

The cast features Leon Schuster as Rhino Labuschagne, John Matshikiza as Zulu Mashabela, Wilson Dunster as Captain Diehard, Terri Treas as Rowena Labuschagne, Michelle Bowes as Tienkie Labuschagne, and Skye Svorinic as Prince William.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz, cinematography is by James Robb, and it was produced by Edgar Bold and Andre Scholtz.

Is Yankee Zulu worth watching?

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Yankee Zulu is worth a place on your watchlist.

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