Shaka Zulu
“A true story”
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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About Shaka Zulu
Shaka Zulu is a 1986 English-language drama, action & adventure and war & politics series created by William C. Faure. The cast is led by Henry Cele, Dudu Mkhize, Edward Fox. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Shaka Zulu was produced by Harmony Gold and Tele München and made in Germany and South Africa. It was first aired on October 24, 1986, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- William C. Faure
- First aired
- October 24, 1986
- Last aired
- December 19, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- SABC 1
- Country
- Germany, South Africa
- Production
- Harmony Gold, Tele München
Shaka Zulu cast & crew
Shaka Zulu was created by William C. Faure.
The cast features Henry Cele as Shaka, Dudu Mkhize as Nandi, Edward Fox as Lt. Francis Farewell, Robert Powell as Dr. Henry Fynn, Trevor Howard as Lord Charles Somerset, and Fiona Fullerton as Elizabeth Farewell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Pollecutt, cinematography is by Alec Mills, and it was produced by Leon Rautenbach and Ed Harper.
Is Shaka Zulu worth watching?
Shaka Zulu holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 143 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, action & adventure, and war & politics, Shaka Zulu is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Shaka Zulu
Henry Cele
Shaka
Dudu Mkhize
Nandi
Edward Fox
Lt. Francis Farewell
Robert Powell
Dr. Henry Fynn
Trevor Howard
Lord Charles Somerset
Fiona Fullerton
Elizabeth Farewell
Christopher Lee
Lord Bathurst
Roy Dotrice
George IV
Gordon Jackson
Prof. Bramston
Kenneth Griffith
Zacharias Abrahams
Conrad Magwaza
Senzagakona
Patrick Ndlovu
Mudli
Shaka Zulu — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shaka Zulu in United States?
Shaka Zulu is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Shaka Zulu in?
Shaka Zulu is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Xhosa, Zulu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Shaka Zulu are there?
Shaka Zulu has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
▸What is Shaka Zulu rated?
Shaka Zulu is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 143 ratings.
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