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Shaka Zulu [1986] [DVD]

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  • Actors: Edward Fox, Robert Powell, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton, Christopher Lee
  • Directors: William C. Faure
  • Writers: Joshua Sinclair
  • Producers: Ed Harper, Joshua Sinclair, Leon Rautenbach
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Anchor Bay Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Jun 2004
  • Run Time: 525 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000260OT4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,671 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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 the strongest, most fearless warrior of the tribe--and he had no intention of allowing the English to achieve their colonialist goals... even if he had to die stopping them.
This story documents the great warrior who revolutionised the tactics of warfare and created the great Zulu Nation. Originally aired on TV as a 10 part mini-series, this release recaptures the power and glory of the reign of Africa's most influential military genius and warrior and contains footage never before seen on television.This is the true epic drama of tribal Africa during the 19th century and Shaka, the mighty Zulu leader.

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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An often-forgotten incredible man who fought to become king, 2 Nov 2004
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Shaka Zulu still invokes fear in the hearts of black Africans, even to this day. I lived in South Africa for 20 years, and I once asked our elderly maid (Who was a Zulu) about Shaka Zulu. Terror was written all over her face at mention of a man so evil yet so powerful. She never wanted to speak about him again.

Folklore indeed, but folklore has its point of origin. What people don't remember is that Shaka had absolute power over his people, and each of their lives. This is portrayed very much in the movie. When I first saw this as a mini-series I loved it, and thought it was an excellent portayel of a mighty warrior with a formidable intellect, that at one time was a real problem for the British, a country that was thousands of years more technologically advanced than his own.

In this DVD Henry Cele delivers a perfect likeness of the real Shaka Zulu, an incredibly brilliant man with a strong physique, who had a awful childhood, for which, through brilliant madness, he savagely took revenge, to become ultimate ruler of his world, the Zulu nation.

.....How many people have you heard of has done that before ?

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Never leave an enemy behind or it will rise again to fly at your throat.", , 16 Aug 2007
By Jenny J.J.I. "A New Yorker" (That Lives in Northern Nevada) - See all my reviews
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I've first seen this series when it first came out on TV and it had me at awe and having watched the whole series through again I realized that this is still a great story, very well told and well acted. Filmed entirely on location in South Africa, Shaka Zulu offers an often-compelling look at a tumultuous period in African history, centering around the character of Shaka himself, who emerges as a complex figure teetering on the balance between leader and tyrant. What I like most about Shaka Zulu is that it never bows to stereotype and never simplifies the story down to "good guys versus bad guys. The British government is clearly in favor of colonizing Africa through fair means or foul; some of the British feel that this is wrong, though they are outvoted by those who feel that British self-interest (and power) takes precedence over the less powerful native nations of Africa. But it's also abundantly clear that Shaka is far from a heroic leader of his people against European colonialism. His rise to power is shown to be a bloody, brutal story of merciless warfare and the quenching of his own personal thirst for revenge; and in the end, we can see that a "great leader" can destroy a nation as easily as he can create it.

Who can forget Henry Cele? He does a very creditable job as in the title role, radiating the raw power of the war leader while also clearly portraying Shaka's keen and agile mind. The scenes in which Farewell and the others match wits with Shaka are some of the most entertaining, particularly when Dr. Fynn (Robert Powell) tries to direct Shaka toward the study of Christianity; Shaka's reasoned (and alarming, for Dr. Fynn) application of the story of Christ to his own situation is priceless. Edward Fox does his best to portray Lt. Farewell as a fully-developed character, but in this case, the series can be faulted for not being detailed enough, despite the length of the production. The concluding episodes appear to build on aspects of Farewell's character that are insufficiently supported by what we've seen of him in the story. It's worth noting that the listing of Christopher Lee as a co-star is hyperbole: he does appear in the film, but only very briefly at the beginning.

One thing that holds Shaka Zulu back from being a really outstanding epic story is the unevenness of the narrative; while some of the episodes are well-paced and interesting all the way through, others have less to offer. There are good production values and great scenery and hundreds of "real" extras, a refreshing change from the vacuous CGI laden "epics" which flood the cinema. I think the fact this was a mini-series has led to this production being seriously undervalued. While it's far from perfect, it is certainly ambitious, and does capture the epic sweep of Shaka's life and times.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Shaka Zulu, 3 Aug 2004
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I first saw Shako Zulu when it first came out, and I can partialy remember it. At that time it was a remarkable history of the Zulu Warrior, and I think still rated as one of the best historical films about South Africa, and the people who lived there before white intervention, ie ,the Boers and of course the British, who in turn brought about the downfall of a fine warrior army. After all they were only trying to protect their way of life and culture. I look forward to seeing it again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!
I used to watch Shaka Zulu as a TV series long time ago & to find it on Amazon was like finding a treasure! The DVDs are of excellent quality & worth your money.
Published 21 days ago by Basel A. R. Badran

5.0 out of 5 stars History at its best
I first saw Shaka Zulu on Australian TV around 1986 and, as an African living abroad, it made me homesick. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geoffrey Rex Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars A great zulu warrior.
An enjoable movie about a young black man who eventually become a Great Zulu warrior chief.
Published 4 months ago by M. Hastie

5.0 out of 5 stars Shaka Zuru is wonderful
This movie or series is very good and true to the legend og Shaka Zulu, I would only recomend it.
Published 7 months ago by Nadege Sandrine Uwamahoro

5.0 out of 5 stars Shaka Zulu DVD
Having spent the first 20 years of my life in Zululand, I found this series fascinating. Entertaining way to revisit a piece of history which most of us don't know.
Published 7 months ago by Quality experiences

5.0 out of 5 stars shakazulu
brilliant film been looking for it for about two years then a friend tolded me about amazon worth the wait
Published 8 months ago by B. C. Archer

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant must see
A true must see mini series! I remember seeing this when it first come out and seeing it now is truly a blast from the past. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2007 by Aubrey Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars Zulu History Carefully Reconstructed!!!!
"Shaka Zulu" the ten part mini-series is an interesting mix of good filmmaking and bad filmmaking. Certain scenes are beautifully done and perfectly paced while others seem to be... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2007 by nmollo

4.0 out of 5 stars Zulu History Carefully Reconstructed!!!!
"Shaka Zulu" the ten part mini-series is an interesting mix of good filmmaking and bad filmmaking. Certain scenes are beautifully done and perfectly paced while others seem to be... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2007 by nmollo

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting take on an amazing person!
The DVD is great; but beware of an edited five hour version that misses out a crucial three hours! In the edited version aspects of Shaka's childhood have been left out that... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2006 by Mr. James A. Newton

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