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Shaka Zulu

– Framed around Queen Victoria's decision on England's political stance towards the Zulu Nation, this ..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
5 Hours
Release Year:
1986
Shaka Zulu (1986)

Framed around Queen Victoria's decision on England's political stance towards the Zulu Nation, this mini-series details King Shaka's rise and fall with mythic detail. Prophecy is mixed with recorded fact regarding Shaka's birth, exile, innovations in warfare, assumption of the throne, building of the Zulu Empire, first contact with Europe and the events that lead to his downfall.

Styles:
Epic, Realistic, Captivating, Serious
Story Timeline:
1700s, 1910s, 19th Century, 18th Century
Producing Country:
Italy, West Germany, Australia, South Africa, USA
Filming Locations:
Cape Town South Africa, Africa, South Africa
Genre:
History, Biography, War, Action, Drama
Release Date:

24 Nov 1986

Language:

English, Zulu

Main Actors:

Edward Fox, Robert Powell, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton

Plot:

Framed around Queen Victoria's decision on England's political stance towards the Zulu Nation, this mini-series details King Shaka's rise and fall with mythic detail. Prophecy is mixed with recorded fact regarding Shaka's birth, exile, innovations in warfare, assumption of the throne, building of the Zulu Empire, first contact with Europe and the events that lead to his downfall.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
#Palace Intrigue
#Colonialism
#Chief
#War Violence
#Imperialism
#Tribe
#Tent
#British Empire
#Prophecy
#African
#Spear
#Rise And Fall
#Camp
#Leadership
#Battle
#Mother Son Relationship
#Warrior
#Ambition
#Head Of State
#Political Unrest

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