Yankee Zulu_
"If the gods were crazy... now they're berserk."
Two South African boys, one white, Rhino, and one black, Zulu, go their separate ways after an incident. Many years later, they meet up again as adults, when one, after living for years in the United States, is now a wanted criminal. The two end up being a part of a madcap chase involving a check for a large amount of lottery money, pursued by Gen. Diehard and Rhino's ex-wife Rowena, who was the cause of the rift between the two protagonists.
Director
Gray Hofmeyr
Starring
Leon Schuster, John Matshikiza, Wilson Dunster
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
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Year context
Yankee Zulu was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Yankee Zulu is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Leon Schuster
Rhino Labuschagne
John Matshikiza
Zulu Mashabela
Wilson Dunster
Captain Diehard
Terri Treas
Rowena Labuschagne
MB
Michelle Bowes
Tienkie Labuschagne
SS
Skye Svorinic
Prince William
RM
Ruan Mandelstam
Young Rhino
BS
Bobo Seritsani
Young Zulu
MM
Mari Michael
Young Rowena
MD
Mbali Dladla
Thandi
JV
Julius van Zyl
Mean Boy
JS
Julie Strijdom
Ma
PH
Peter Hugo
Prince Charles
Tolla Van Der Merwe
Uncle Bok
CB
Chris Biko
Shadrack
CL
Christine Le Brocq
Nanny
TZ
Tessa Ziegler
Ashley
NB
Nick Barklem
Aide de Camp
ME
Mariette Engelen
Camilla
Ted Le Plat
Scratch 'n Win Presenter
CREW
STUDIOS (3)
Koukus Troika
Toron Screen Corporation
Distant Horizon
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (38 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Yankee Zulu about?
Two South African boys, one white, Rhino, and one black, Zulu, go their separate ways after an incident. Many years later, they meet up again as adults, when one, after living for years in the United States, is now a wanted criminal. The two end up being a part of a madcap chase involving a check for a large amount of lottery money, pursued by Gen. Diehard and Rhino's ex-wife Rowena, who was the cause of the rift between the two protagonists.
How long is Yankee Zulu?
Yankee Zulu has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed Yankee Zulu?
Yankee Zulu was directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
Who stars in Yankee Zulu?
The cast of Yankee Zulu includes Leon Schuster, John Matshikiza, Wilson Dunster, Terri Treas, Michelle Bowes.
What is the rating of Yankee Zulu?
Yankee Zulu has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (9)
slapstick comedy
disguise
old friends
prize money
ex-husband ex-wife relationship
interracial friendship
buddy comedy
neo-nazis
white privilege