Shaka Zulu (1986)
Shaka Zulu is a 1986 drama series created by William C. Faure. It stars Henry Cele, Dudu Mkhize and Edward Fox.
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.
Quick answers
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 was Shaka Zulu released?
Shaka Zulu was released on 24 October 1986.
How many episodes does Shaka Zulu have?
Shaka Zulu has 10 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Shaka Zulu?
Shaka Zulu was created by William C. Faure.
Cast
- 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
- Fiona Fullerton as Elizabeth Farewell
- Christopher Lee as Lord Bathurst
- Roy Dotrice as George IV
- Gordon Jackson as Prof. Bramston
- Kenneth Griffith as Zacharias Abrahams
- Conrad Magwaza as Senzagakona
- Patrick Ndlovu as Mudli