Description |
4 videodiscs (500 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital stereo. |
Language |
English or French dialogue. |
Cast |
Robert Powell, Edward Fox, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton, Christopher Lee, Henry Cele, Dudu Mkhize, Roy Dotrice, Kenneth Griffith, Gordon Jackson. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Alec Mills ; editors, Steve Sandrock, Anthony Shaw ; music composed and conducted by Dave Pollecutt ; production designer, Hans Nel. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
Summary |
Shaka Zulu is the powerful true story of tribal Africa during the turbulent 19th century. This critically acclaimed mini-series 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 his extraordinary intelligence, courage, astounding physical ability an immortal stance, leading his proud warriors in their quest to be one people, one power, one empire! |
Note |
Special features: interviews with director and stars; gallery of original pre-production concept art ; gallery of production photos; essay on the history of British Colonialism in Africa and the significance of the Zulu wars; interactive menus; scene selection. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Subject |
Shaka, Zulu Chief, 1787?-1828 -- Drama.
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Zulu (African people) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Zulu (African people) -- History -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Africa -- History -- 19th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Television mini-series.
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DVDs.
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Added Author |
Harper, Ed.
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Sinclair, Joshua.
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Faure, William C., 1949-1994.
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Powell, Robert, 1944-
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Fox, Edward, 1937-
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Howard, Trevor, 1916-1988.
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Fullerton, Fiona.
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Lee, Christopher, 1922-
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Cele, Henry, 1949-
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Mkhize, Dudu.
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Dotrice, Roy, 1925-
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Griffith, Kenneth, 1921-2006.
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Jackson, Gordon, 1923-1990.
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Mills, Alec.
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Sandrock, Steve.
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Shaw, Anthony.
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Pollecutt, Dave.
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Nel, Hans.
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Harmony Gold Inc.
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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New Video Group.
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Note |
Title on containers: William C. Faure's Shaka Zulu |
ISBN |
0767048989 |
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9780767048989 |
Standard No. |
733961705713 |
Music No. |
AAE-70571 A & E Television Networks |
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