Shaka Zulu (1986)

7 | Oct 24, 1986 (ZA) | Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics

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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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William C. Faure

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