Shaka Zulu  /  DVD-Video
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Select Product View: General Info Empire Reviews 2 Customer Comments Suggestions Used Product Box Cover Screen Shots Email a Friend Overall Rating: 3.13 out of 5, including 2 reviews Add your comments on this Title. Synopsis Original Full-Length Feature Shaka Zulu is the powerful true story of tribal Africa during the turbulent 19th century. This critically acclaimed story follows the life of Shaka, a powerful and mighty Zulu leader, as he grows up to fulfill an ancient tribal prophecy, uniting his people into a bold new nation. Shaka is driven by extraordinary intelligence, courage, astounding physical ability and an immortal stance, leading his proud warriors in their quest to be one people, one power, one empire! Shaka Zulu is a sweeping epic dealing with the emerging European colonial expansion and migration to the mysterious continent of Africa. Set against the spectacular panorama of the Zulu tribal homelands, this complex and compelling adventure depicts the clash of two cultures, two worlds. A first rate cast, starring Henry Cele, Edward Fox, Trevor Howard and Christopher Lee, combined with superior direction and camerawork, bring the story of Shaka Zulu to life in this chilling, realistic, full scale production. It is a story set 200 years ago , but it is also a story of today. Cast & Crew Actors:  • Edward Fox  • Robert Powell  • Kenneth Griffith  • Fiona Fullerton  • Trevor Howard  • Roy Dotrice  • Gordon Jackson  • Henry Cele  • Dudu Mkhize Writers:  • Joshua Sinclair Producers:  • Ed Harper Directors:  • William C. Faure Product Information Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access Video: Standard 1.33:1 Color Audio: (more info) ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo Subtitles: English, Spanish, French Studio: Trimark Production Year: 1986 Release Date: 1/11/2000 Length: 300 mins Rating: NR Packaging: Custom Case Number of Discs: 3 Disc: DS-SL Item Code: VN7100D UPC Code: 031398710028 Browsei Genre: Action, Boxed Sets Studios: Trimark Customers who bought this Title also bought Purple Rain  DVD-Video Tango & Cash  DVD-Video Reviews Overall Rating: 3.13 out of 5, including 2 reviews Add your comments on this Title. Customer Review Shaka Zulu - 3.5 out of 5  (11/25/2001) This is one of the best true life stories about one of the most recognized leaders in African history. Shaka Zulu is about a kings rise to power during a time of turmoil in Africa with the British invasion of a then mysterious continent known to few: Africa. Shaka Zulu displays the way African life was in the 19th century and how Shaka Zulu was a brilliant leader who revolutionized the way he led with new found ideas, and unbelievable military strategies. Henry Cele and Robert Powell are ph   more >> Customer Review 10 hours, but impressive - 2.75 out of 5  (1/3/2001) This appears to be a ten part mini-series of one hour episodes. It goes into a great deal of history regarding the bloody past of the rise and fall of the Zulu empire as lead by Shaka. Kind of a combination of history and myth. It is very intriguing and I would say manditory viewing for anyone interested in visiting South Africa and wanting to understand some of the background behind one of their strongest tribes. Don't let the low rating for the audio and video detract you from c   more >>