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Yankee Zulu (1996)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Grey Hofmeyr
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Terri Treas, Leon Schuster, John Matshikiza
Published ID: 6037
UPC: N/A
Plot: This South African slapstick comedy that contains a strong message against racism. Two former childhood friends, Rhino and Zulu, are reunited after 25 years when Zulu is deported for stealing cars in the U.S. and must return home. Rhino's former girlfriend, Rowena, a white supremacist whom he eventually married then divorced, was one of the reasons Zulu left South Africa. Zulu is to do time for his crimes. He is escorted to prison by Rowena's new boyfriend, an insane Nazi. On route, Zulu escapes and takes with him a winning lottery ticket. As he runs from his pursuers he again reconnects with Rhino and Tienke, his adopted daughter. They get help from a TV make-up man who makes Rhino black and Zulu white, giving each of them a taste of the other's lives. Together the two sneak into one of Rowena's parties and promptly get caught. If they do not return the lotto-money, they will be killed. Tienke saves the day with the help of Prince William of Windsor who has snuck away from a royal tour. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Better than overseas comedies
Added 10/24/2000

This is a film that shows defines comedy. I am South African and its a pity some of you dont understand our South African humour. If you're openminded and looking for a lighthearted comedy, forget Mr Bean, forget Seinfeld, Forget every comedy that you've ever seen and please get this.
6 out of 9 people found this helpful.
wonderful
Added 12/8/1999

Seriously classic Schuster, perhaps a little too intelligent for the average first-world child, only suitable for viewing by those of you who are a lot more broad-minded and open to other cultures than the average Pom.
4 out of 7 people found this helpful.
South African humour - really enjoyed it.
Added 12/7/1999

I bought the movie online from Canada (payed 15 US dollars for it). I am South African so the movie hit pretty close to home - I guess you won't really understand the slapstick comedy otherwise...
3 out of 4 people found this helpful.
Very Funny SOUTH AFRICAN Humor!
Added 11/3/1999

If you're not in "Tune" with South African Humor, and didn't grow up listening to Leon's music and Radio shows, you would not appreciate this movie. If you are open to GOOD COMEDY, you need not even know who Leon is, because he is GOOD. As jy 'n boertjie in 'n ander land is is dit selfs beter want dit spot lekker met die veranderinge in Suid Afrika. Ondersteun SA films! Go Springbokke!
10 out of 12 people found this helpful.
FUNNY
Added 9/11/1999

I admit it....I only watched this movie because Terri Treas (Rowena in this movie - better known as Cathy Frankel on TV's Alien Nation). I am a huge fan of hers, and this movie doesn't disappoint. It was really great to see her in a real slapstick sort of part. I had never seen her in a comedy before, so it was fun. This movie probably isn't for everyone, but if you enjoyed the movie "The Gods Must Be Crazy", then you'll LOVE this one!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Better than overseas comedies
Added 10/24/2000

This is a film that shows defines comedy. I am South African and its a pity some of you dont understand our South African humour. If you're openminded and looking for a lighthearted comedy, forget Mr Bean, forget Seinfeld, Forget every comedy that you've ever seen and please get this.
6 out of 9 people found this helpful.
wonderful
Added 12/8/1999

Seriously classic Schuster, perhaps a little too intelligent for the average first-world child, only suitable for viewing by those of you who are a lot more broad-minded and open to other cultures than the average Pom.
4 out of 7 people found this helpful.
South African humour - really enjoyed it.
Added 12/7/1999

I bought the movie online from Canada (payed 15 US dollars for it). I am South African so the movie hit pretty close to home - I guess you won't really understand the slapstick comedy otherwise...
3 out of 4 people found this helpful.
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