Shaka Zulu

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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First aired

24 Oct 1986

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

• TMDB 7.2

Last aired

19 Dec 1986

Genres

• Drama
• Action & Adventure
• War & Politics

Status

Ended

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Network

SABC 1

Episode runtime

55 min

Countries

• ZA

Original language

en

Original title

Shaka Zulu

Creators

WCWilliam C. Faure

Cast

HCHenry Celeas ShakaDMDudu Mkhizeas NandiEdward Foxas Lt. Francis FarewellRobert Powellas Dr. Henry FynnTrevor Howardas Lord Charles SomersetFiona Fullertonas Elizabeth FarewellChristopher Leeas Lord BathurstRoy Dotriceas George IVGordon Jacksonas Prof. BramstonKenneth Griffithas Zacharias Abrahams

Writers

Joshua Sinclair

Composer

DPDavid Pollecutt

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