Watch full episodes of shaka zulu and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. With edward fox, robert powell, trevor howard, fiona fullerton. Framed around queen victorias decision on englands political stance towards the zulu nation, this miniseries details king shakas rise and fall with mythic detail. A 10part dramatization of the life of the great zulu warrior 17871828 whose military innovations helped build a nation he. Season 1, episode 8 of the series shaka zulu farewell and his men establish port natal on the coast. Shaka zulu tv miniseries 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Shaka zulu african king south africa movie 1986 youtube. Shaka henry cele instills a tough training regimen to prepare the mtwetwas for a battle with the zulus, which precedes the death of senzangakona and shakas ascension to the zulu throne. As a longago foretold prophecy comes to pass with the scuttling of a proposal to negotiate a peaceful alliance between. Shaka zulu tv mini series 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, with a minimum of advance local hoopla, a 10hour miniseries entitled shaka zulu is certainly this weeks most intriguing. Shaka, zulu chief 181628, founder of southern africas zulu empire.
Shaka zulu vhs 5video set 1986 tv miniseries south africa. As shaka the zulu king rises to power in the 1820s africa, the british empire begins to see him and his empire as a threat to theirs. It is based on the story of the king of the zulu, shaka reigned 1816 to 1828, and the writings of the british traders with. Shaka zulu vhs 5video set 1986 tv miniseries south.
Watch shaka zulu episodes online season 1 1986 tv guide. Dec 09, 2018 shaka zulu full mini series gary lloyd. Mar 31, 2018 11 videos play all shaka zulu movie 110 michael jotoya jackson shaka zulu, the napoleon of africa duration. Francis fairwell, originally played by edward fox in the mini series, is, instead, played by his brother, james fox. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, with a minimum of advance local hoopla, a 10hour miniseries entitled.
Told from the perspective of a british expedition, the miniseries depicts the rise and fall of shaka zulu, who ruled a mighty. What should have proved a promising showcase for henry cele as shaka amounted to a fluke. In his grief, shaka had hundreds of zulus killed, and he outlawed the planting of crops and the use of milk for a year. Shaka zulu the complete series 10 part miniseries bluray. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the entire region. Shaka zulu 1986 is a television series directed by william c. In 1827, shakas mother, nandi, died, and the zulu leader lost his mind. Prophecy is mixed with recorded fact regarding shakas 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. The only good thing about the film, is that the late great south african actor, henry cele, is once again cast in the role of shaka, to reprise his memorable portrayal of this zulu warrior and king in the mini series. The mini series starts at the end of the zulu empire, with the zulu king humbly begging queen victoria for restoration of his sovereignty. His life is the subject of numerous colourful and exaggerated stories, many of which are debated by historians. My recent purchase of the epic miniseries of shaka zulu, is yet one of my best investments. Id place this among the best mini series of the 80s and 90s, among shows like shogun, taipan, roots and north and south. Shaka was born in the lunar month of untulikazi july in the year of 1787 near presentday melmoth, kwazulunatal province.
African family culture designed for entertainment, marketing, promotion of culture, image, life of africa, africans and african diaspora. The four boxed dvds are in mint condition, and arrived just in time for the holidays. Originally aired as a british miniseries, shaka zulu follows the rise of shaka henry cele to the king of the zulus during the early 19th century. This lavish tenhour mini series chronicles the rise and fall of the legendary african warrior and zulu king, shaka. The television series shaka zulu is based on the life and experiences of the king of the zulu known as king shaka. Even with the story stumbling to a stilted finish, the power of one of the worlds great warriors is rendered galvanizing. The challenges he had in ruling his people especially with the several confrontations with bristish traders. Shaka zulu dvd, 2002, 4disc set, four disc set for sale. Shaka zulu 1986 episodios 1,2,3 subtitulos en espanol. Faure and written by joshua sinclair for the south african broadcasting corporation sabc, based on sinclairs novel of the same name 1985. In 1986, the 10 part tv series starring henry cele shaka zulu was released, and in my view it has stood the test of time. Shaka zulu movie to download full by winalinz on deviantart. Faure and written by joshua sinclair for the south african broadcasting corporation.
Titulo original shaka zulu tv ano 1986 duracion 300 min. Shaka zulu is a 1986 south african historical tv drama, mostly set between 1823 and 1828 but with some focus on shakas formative years as well. Shaka zulu is one of africa and the worlds most well known historical figures. I have loved the music over the years but havent been able to find the original mini series at an affordable price.
Shaka henry cele instills a tough training regimen to prepare the mtwetwas for a battle with the zulus, which precedes the death of senzangakona and shaka s ascension to the zulu throne. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, with a minimum of advance local hoopla, a 10hour mini series entitled shaka zulu is certainly this weeks most intriguing. Jul 04, 20 shaka zulu tv series is television program which was developed in 1986 for the south africa broadcasting corporation. Shaka zulu is a gory, foolish and demeaning 10hour miniseries airing on kcop channel at 8 p. This lavish tenhour miniseries chronicles the rise and fall of the legendary african warrior and zulu king, shaka. A historical account on the life of the zulu king shaka. Shaka zulu is a 1986 south african television series directed by william c. Filmed on location in south africa, shaka zulu interweaves historic fact with cultural mythologies to reveal the remarkable life of one of the greatest military figures of the african continent. Shaka zulu tv miniseries 1986 shaka zulu tv miniseries. While his methods were brutal, he united the many zulu tribes to become the greatest nation and most feared force in south african history. Originally aired as a british miniseries, shaka zulu follows the rise of shaka henry cele to the king of the zulus during the early 19th century when the british were beginning to gain control. This epic mini series was as exciting to watch in 20 as it was when it was first presented in 1987. At length, shaka zulu was, in 1987, a hallmark television series film. Henry cele as the great zulu warrior king shaka zulu steals this series.