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Shaka Zulu Reviews

1986

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In the early 19th century, the British began expanding their empire beyond the South African colonies. As they made their way up the continent's southeastern coast, they encountered a formidable enemy: Shaka Zulu, the most powerful king in that region and founder of the Zulu empire. Shaka had come to rule his people by being .. Read more

Starring	Edward Fox, Robert Powell, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton
Director	William C. Faure
Genres	Drama

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  Perfect History Lesson
  
  This is a truly amazing true story of Shakka the king of the Zulus.It shows the meaning and the creative mind of one of the greatest ever leaders the wrld has ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - lloyd
  - Leicester
  - 14 Feb 2005 at 15:13
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  History in a making
  
  This is a must watch series both for history and for a laugh, the first time i saw it i was hooked on it and liked it very much.
  
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- - a customer
  - 28 Sep 2011 at 11:10
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  Shaka Zulu
  
  Henry Cele is a compelling and charasmatic actor and portrays the title role with conviction.
  
  Edward Fox is well, Edward Fox really, playing to type ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - west midlands
  - 18 Jun 2010 at 00:51
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  The Great Elephant rises
  
  Shaka Zulu is a guilty secret from my past. I was a young man in love with the story of South Africa. Mandela was to be released and I was to due to go that ... read more »
  
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- - Stokesly
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 08 Sep 2009 at 22:37
- - 2
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  Shaka Zulu
  
  They say time lends enchantment, so I was curious to see if my memory of watching this ten part TV mini-series in 1986 was accurate.
  
  I need not have ... read more »
  
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- - Carntyne
  - 2 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 30 Mar 2009 at 11:19
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  - 3
  Shaka Zulu
  
  Very wooden acting, and poor story-telling. I cannot think why it was such a popular TV series. Perhaps acting standards have greatly improved. Certainly ... read more »
  
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- - rugosaplants
  - 11 reviews
  - Andover
  - 18 Mar 2009 at 16:32
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  - 1
  zulu
  
  thoght it is a great zulu adventure didn't even bother renting them all saw the first and decieded to buy it.
  
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- - dfb
  - 9 reviews
  - Orpington
  - 15 Jan 2009 at 06:54
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  cool
  
  A really great film, Loved it
  
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  - London
  - 02 Apr 2007 at 17:36
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  Must See Film
  
  Being from South Africa I loved this epic and even if you're not from Africa after watching this you will appreciate the epic true story of one of Africa&#... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 17 Mar 2007 at 16:23
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  Shaka not to be messed with!
  
  what a performance of power and intimidation they found in this remarkable actor Henry Cele playing the lead part. The whole thing is really well done, and yes... read more »
  
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- - judy wilson
  - Matlock
  - 26 Nov 2006 at 16:22
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  sharka zulu
  
  dvd 1 of sharka zulu is mixed. the begining is at the end of the dvd. as i am a south african, there are parts of the history missing between the birth and him... read more »
  
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  - sawbridgeworth-herts
  - 22 Sep 2006 at 16:16
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- - 9
  - 1
  Perfect History Lesson
  
  This is a truly amazing true story of Shakka the king of the Zulus.It shows the meaning and the creative mind of one of the greatest ever leaders the wrld has ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 72438
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - lloyd
  - Leicester
  - 14 Feb 2005 at 15:13
- - 6
  - 0
  Interesting Bit of History
  
  This series was recommended to me by my father in law who watched the original TV broadcast in the 80's.
  
  The inexperienced cast do an excellent ... read more »
  
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- - Mike Salt
  - Manchester
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 13:11
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  king chaka
  
  A great film to watch and highly recommended. A great bit of history about a nation and how it developed.
  
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  - skelmersdale, england
  - 19 Mar 2005 at 20:28
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  Excellent!!!
  
  Very interesting and a Good tribute to King Chaka!!!
  
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  - 01621 uk
  - 04 Sep 2004 at 10:51
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  Superb
  
  See review from disc 1
  
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- - Cathy
  - Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
  - 15 Aug 2006 at 14:35
- - 2
  - 0
  Must See Film
  
  Being from South Africa I loved this epic and even if you're not from Africa after watching this you will appreciate the epic true story of one of Africa&#... read more »
  
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- 421086
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  - London
  - 17 Mar 2007 at 16:23
- - 2
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  cool
  
  A really great film, Loved it
  
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- 426370
- - a customer
  - London
  - 02 Apr 2007 at 17:36
- - 2
  - 0
  Shaka Zulu
  
  They say time lends enchantment, so I was curious to see if my memory of watching this ten part TV mini-series in 1986 was accurate.
  
  I need not have ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 734842
- - Carntyne
  - 2 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 30 Mar 2009 at 11:19
- - 2
  - 0
  The Great Elephant rises
  
  Shaka Zulu is a guilty secret from my past. I was a young man in love with the story of South Africa. Mandela was to be released and I was to due to go that ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 808490
- - Stokesly
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 08 Sep 2009 at 22:37
- - 1
  - 0
  sharka zulu
  
  dvd 1 of sharka zulu is mixed. the begining is at the end of the dvd. as i am a south african, there are parts of the history missing between the birth and him... read more »
  
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- 288350
- - a customer
  - sawbridgeworth-herts
  - 22 Sep 2006 at 16:16

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  In the early 19th century, the British began expanding their empire beyond the South African colonies. As they made their way up the continent's southeastern coast, they encountered a formidable enemy: Shaka Zulu, the most powerful king in that region and founder of the Zulu empire. Shaka had come ...