Yankee Zulu

Yankee Zulu

If the gods were crazy... now they're berserk.

Directed by Gray Hofmeyr

Produced by Koukus Troika, Toron Screen Corporation

1993100 min6.2 / 10

A high-energy buddy comedy rooted in the reunion of two estranged friends navigating slapstick chaos, mistaken identities, and a madcap chase for lottery money.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Yankee Zulu sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Yankee Zulu easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Yankee Zulu end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Yankee Zulu scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Yankee Zulu violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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28/ 100

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Surprise56

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Love30

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