Shaka Zulu
Oct 24, 1986 · 55m
Overview
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.
Cast of Shaka Zulu
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 Abrahams- Conrad MagwazaSenzagakona
Patrick NdlovuMudli- Roland MqwebuNgomane
- Gugu NxumaloMkabayi
- Tu NokwePampata
- Khumbulani CeleShaka (6-11)
Glen GabelaShaka (15-19)- Daphne HlomukaQueen Ntombazi
- Vuyisile BojanaMgobozi
- Bingo MbonjeniBhuza
Simon SabelaDingiswayo- Sam WilliamsJama
Alex HeynsVegte- Graham ArmitageWilkins
- Geoff AlbertThomson
- Sonke ButheleziNqoboka
John CarsonLord Kimberley- Dabula CilizaGhubela
- Bill CurryPopham
- Terence DlaminiGazi
Crew of Shaka Zulu
- Ed HarperProducer
- Leon RautenbachExecutive Producer
- David PollecuttOriginal Music Composer
Alec MillsDirector of Photography- Ettie M. FeldmanEditor
- Steve SandrockEditor
- Anthony ShawEditor
- Hans NelProduction Design
Frank AgramaAssociate Producer- Derrick BoschMakeup Designer
- Roger HarrisonSound Editor
Joshua SinclairAssociate Producer- Bill AsherSound Editor
- Derek WardSound Editor
- Alan GerhardtSound Engineer
- Brian FrostSound Editor
About Shaka Zulu
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.
When did Shaka Zulu first air?
Shaka Zulu premiered on October 24, 1986.
How many seasons does Shaka Zulu have?
Shaka Zulu has 1 season with 10 episodes. The series has ended.
Who is in the cast of Shaka Zulu?
The cast of Shaka Zulu includes Henry Cele (Shaka), Dudu Mkhize (Nandi), Edward Fox (Lt. Francis Farewell), Robert Powell (Dr. Henry Fynn) and Trevor Howard (Lord Charles Somerset).