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Shaka Zulu (1986)

"A true story"

7.0/10 Ended 55 min Oct 24, 1986 1 Season
Drama Action & Adventure War & Politics

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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Show Details

Original Title Shaka Zulu
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Miniseries
Total Episodes 10
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 9.9

Networks

SABC 1
ZA

Cast

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Henry Cele
Shaka
10 episodes
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Dudu Mkhize
Nandi
10 episodes
Edward Fox
Edward Fox
Lt. Francis Farewell
10 episodes
Robert Powell
Robert Powell
Dr. Henry Fynn
10 episodes
Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Lord Charles Somerset
10 episodes
Fiona Fullerton
Fiona Fullerton
Elizabeth Farewell
10 episodes
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Lord Bathurst
10 episodes
Roy Dotrice
Roy Dotrice
George IV
10 episodes
Gordon Jackson
Gordon Jackson
Prof. Bramston
10 episodes
Kenneth Griffith
Kenneth Griffith
Zacharias Abrahams
10 episodes
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Conrad Magwaza
Senzagakona
10 episodes
No Photo" alt="Patrick Ndlovu" class="cast-photo">
Patrick Ndlovu
Mudli
10 episodes

Key Crew

Created By William C. Faure
Executive Producer Leon Rautenbach
Producer Ed Harper

Seasons

Miniseries
Miniseries
10 episodes 1986

South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strateg...

Networks

SABC 1
ZA

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Keywords

africa south africa british empire rise and fall miniseries racism colonialism cape town, south africa palace intrigue 19th century mother son relationship zulu empire exploration of africa african history

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Details
First Air Date October 24, 1986
Last Air Date December 19, 1986
Country ZA
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 9.9
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