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Shaka Zulu

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 24, 1986
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 10
  • Networks: SABC 1
  • Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
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Shaka Zulu(1986)

A true story

TMDB Rating: 7.0 (122 votes)

Overview

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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Miniseries

10 episodes • 1986Avg: 7.5Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Part 1Oct 24, 19867.5
2Part 2Oct 24, 19860.0
3Part 3Oct 31, 19860.0
4Part 4Nov 7, 19860.0
5Part 5Nov 14, 19860.0
6Part 6Nov 21, 19860.0
7Part 7Nov 26, 19860.0
8Part 8Dec 5, 19860.0
9Part 9Dec 12, 19860.0
10Part 10Dec 19, 19860.0

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