Shaka zulu film actor

The actress who played leaf in game of thrones is so beautiful. Henry cele 30 january 1941 2 november 2007 was a south african actor noted for his portrayal of the great zulu warrior king shaka. Shaka zulu begins following a british expedition sent to bargain with the fearsome zulu army assembling on the outer edges of the british colonies in south africa. Filmed mostly in south africa, the sometimes violent saga begins with a british effort to intimidate shakapowerfully played by henry cele, a zulu and onetime pro soccer player. Sep 02, 2017 nandi from shaka zulu actress dudu mkhize.

Trevor wallace howardsmith 29 september 19 7 january 1988, known as trevor howard, was an english actor. Jan 16, 2011 grace in the role of her life as the wife of shaka zulu, played by the legendary henry cele. Shaka zulu deleted scene in the american copies of the. Jul 27, 2019 in 1827, shakas mother, nandi, died, and the zulu leader lost his mind. Shaka was born in the lunar month of untulikazi july in the year of 1787 near presentday melmoth, kwazulunatal province.

Dec 29, 2015 shaka zulu 1986 is a television series directed by william c. The last great warrior is the true story of the legendary african warrior and his struggle to unite his people against the largest empire in the world. For some more fascinating information about zulu and in. Women in film award st louis film festival 2016 best actress hamilton film festival year by the sea 2016 creative vision award rhode island international film festival 2016 vanguard award vail international film festival 2016 bad hurt 2014 dir. He was an actor, known for the ghost and the darkness 1996, shaka zulu 1986 and shaka zulu. Outnumbered british soldiers do battle with zulu warriors at rorkes drift. He was one of the most influential monarchs of the zulu kingdom shaka was born in the lunar month of untulikazi july in the year of 1787 near presentday melmoth, kwazulunatal province. Henry cele was a famous actor and he was also an international star. Shaka zulu 1986 is a television series directed by william c. Zulu wars narrated by awardwinning actor john hurt, this is a series of three programmes covering the. It shows how 150 british soldiers, many of whom were sick and wounded patients in a field hospital, successfully held off a force of 4,000 zulu warriors. Shaka zulu is a 1986 south african television series directed by william c. Zulu kingdom or zulu empire, a former monarchy in what is now south africa zulu language, a bantu language spoken in southern africa. South african shaka zulu actor henry cele died in a durban hospital nov.

Due to persecution as a result of his illegitimacy, shaka. Henry cele was a south african actor best known for his starring role as shaka zulu in the television miniseries of the same name, which aired in 1986. As a historical drama it fails, as it is history goes hollywood. Shaka zulu deleted scene in the american copies of the movie.

His father was the chief of the zulus and his mother, nandi, was the daughter of the chief of a. Shaka zulu tv miniseries 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. Shaka, zulu chief 181628, founder of southern africas zulu empire. Filmed on a grand scale, zulu is a rousing recreation of the january 22, 1879, siege of rorkes drift in natal, africa. The battle of rorkes drift has entered british folklore thanks to the 1964 movie. Sabela also organised the dance routines in the original 1964 zulu film, and.

After varied stage work, he achieved star status with his role in the film brief encounter 1945, followed by the third man 1949. Zulu wars narrated by awardwinning actor john hurt, this is a series of three programmes covering the story of the zulu nation, told in drama. Faure and written by joshua sinclair for the south african broadcasting corporation sabc, based on sinclairs novel of the same name 1985. The untold story of the film zulu starring michael caine, 50. The 58year old actor passed away on friday afternoon in the intensive care unit. Shaka zulu tv miniseries 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Zulu 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. When henry cele was performing on the stage then the writer of the shaka zulu series saw him and approached him. Cele starring in a couple of lowbudget action horror flicks among them the ghost and the darkness, same goes for mkizi and for magwaza apart in a guestappearance in a film about albert schweizer and nxumala, shaka zulu that remained their only appearance on the silver screen. Filmed entirely on location in south africa, shaka zulu stars christopher lee the lord of the rings, star wars episode ii, edward fox the dresser, gandhi and henry cele as shaka. Jan 19, 2014 culture film features the untold story of the film zulu starring michael caine, 50 years on. With contributions from lady ellen baker, james booth, glynn edwards and others. To celebrate, here are 10 facts that might surprise you about the film.

Jan 04, 2020 henry cele was a south african actor best known for his starring role as shaka zulu in the television miniseries of the same name, which aired in 1986. With edward fox, robert powell, trevor howard, fiona fullerton. In 1827, shakas mother, nandi, died, and the zulu leader lost his mind. It is based on the story of the king of the zulu, shaka reigned 1816 to 1828, and the writings of the british traders with. Actor henry cele, famous for his role as shaka zulu, died in durbans st augustines hospital on friday afternoon. The anglo zulu war was fought in 1879 between the british empire and the zulu kingdom. Henry cele was born on january 30, 1949 in durban, south africa. Originally aired as a british miniseries, shaka zulu follows the rise of shaka henry cele to the king of the zulus during the early 19th century when the british were beginning to gain control. In 1787 shaka was born, after nandi and senzangakhona had earlier engaged in an act of ukuhlobongaukusoma or sex without penetration, allowed to unmarried couples at the time, also known as the fun of the roads amahlaya endlela. Dec 20, 2012 short film detailing how this great film was made.

Filmed mostly in south africa, the sometimes violent saga begins with a british effort to intimidate shaka powerfully played by henry cele, a zulu and onetime pro soccer playerinto an. Mark kemble independent feature staten island role elaine kendall. Faure and written by joshua sinclair for the south african broadcasting corporation sabc, based on sinclairs novel of the same. A historical account on the life of the zulu king shaka. It is based on the story of the king of the zulu, shaka reigned 1816 to 1828, and the writings of the british traders with whom he interacted. An army of 4,000 zulu warriors have already decimated a huge british. In 1828 he was assassinated at dukuza by one of his indunas and two of his halfbrothers, one of whom, dingane kasenzangakhona, succeeded him as king. Culture film features the untold story of the film zulu starring michael caine, 50 years on.

Remembering the great south african actor henry cele, who portrayed the zulu king shaka and. In his grief, shaka had hundreds of zulus killed, and he outlawed the planting of crops and the use of milk for a year. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the entire region. Sadly, most of those actors were never seen on screen again. Diego comicconnew york comicconsundance film festivaltoronto intl film festivalawards. Zulu is a 1964 british epic war film depicting the battle of rorkes drift between the british army and the zulus in january 1879, during the anglo zulu war. Uniting many tribes into the zulu kingdom biography. The man who cheated vegas casinos for years and stole millions cheating vegas s1 ep2 wonder. Zulu, a french crime film starring forest whitaker and orlando bloom. Zulu language, a bantu language spoken in southern africa. But, as dingiswayos favourite, he seems to have been granted an. Faure and written by joshua sinclair for the south african broadcasting corporation sabc, based on sinclairs novel of. He was one of the most influential monarchs of the zulu kingdom. Any woman that saw this movie series surely remembers the incrediblyripped body and fiercely intense eyes of.

Full of richly conceived characters and compelling political maneuvering, this eighthour series brings faraway history to living, breathing life. Now, featuring a meticulous, framebyframe restoration, shaka zulu looks better than it ever has before. The untold story of the film zulu starring michael caine. In a flashback to 1786, zulu prince senzangakona romances nandi, a member of the neighboring elangeni kingdom. In his grief, shaka had hundreds of zulus killed, and he outlawed. Zulu, starring michael caine and stanley baker, was 50 years old in 2014. With stanley baker, jack hawkins, ulla jacobsson, james booth.

His life is the subject of numerous colourful and exaggerated stories, many of which are. The only good thing about the film, is that the late great south african actor, henry cele, is once again cast in the role of shaka, to reprise his memorable portrayal of this zulu warrior and king in the miniseries. The scenery is outstanding and henry cele is an fantastic actor. With david hasselhoff, karen allen, henry cele, james fox. Zulu kingdom or zulu empire, a former monarchy in what is now south africa. After performing the role in a south african stage production of the portrayal of warrior king shaka zulu, he was selected for the role of shak zulu in the south african tvminiseries. Following lord carnarvons successful introduction of federation in canada, it was thought that similar political effort, coupled with military campaigns, might succeed with the african kingdoms, tribal areas and boer republics in south africa. Shaka zulu, the first zulu king, had, through war and conquest, built the small zulu tribe into the zulu kingdom which by 1825 encompassed an area of around 11,500 square miles 30,000 km 2. Aug 24, 2019 the only good thing about the film, is that the late great south african actor, henry cele, is once again cast in the role of shaka, to reprise his memorable portrayal of this zulu warrior and king in the miniseries. Oct 25, 2010 shaka, king of zulu zulu wars, part 1. Grace in the role of her life as the wife of shaka zulu, played by the legendary henry cele.

Veteran actors vusi kunene and siyabonga twala could join the cast of the upcoming movie about the life of shaka zulu, the founding zulu. But perhaps the best part and the part i remember most is the theme music. Growing up shaka was born into the small south african clan of the zulus in 1787. This led to many popular appearances on film and tv. Zulu, a war film starring stanley baker and michael caine.