Sheena | | Directed by | John Guillerman | | Written by | Lorenzo Semple, Jr. Leslie Stevens | | Starring | Tanya Roberts Ted Wass Trevor Thomas Elizabeth of Toro | | Produced by | Paul Aratow | | Distributed by | Columbia Pictures | | Release date | 1984 | | Runtime | 117 m | | Language | English | | Budget | | | IMDb page | 1984 Columbia Pictures movie based on the comic character of the same name. An odd hybrid of action-adventure and soap opera-style drama, Sheena told the tale of a female version of Tarzan who was raised in the fictional African country of Tigora by the equally fictional Zambouli tribe. Starring Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, and Trevor Thomas, and directed by John Guillerman and written by Lorenzo Semple, Jr., Sheena bombed in theaters but found a more-or-less happy home on home video and DVD. Leslie A. Stevens III (February 3, 1924—April 24, 1998) was the creator of The Outer Limits television series and director of the cult horror film Incubus, starring William Shatner. ...
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While investigating rumors of a mystical "healing earth" whose powers are said to flow forth from the sacred Gudjara Mountain, geologists Philip and Betsy Ames (Michael Shannon and Nancy Paul) are killed in a cave-in, leaving their young daughter Janet an orphan. Young Janet is adopted by the Shaman of the native Zambouli tribe (Elizabeth of Toro), and due to a prophecy about the cave-in ("when the sacred mountain cries out") she is viewed as a child of the gods and named Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. As Sheena (Tanya Roberts) grows up she learns much from the Shaman about the lore of the jungle and the ways of all its creatures and is even entrusted with the secret of telepathic communication with the animals. Outsiders rarely disturb their territory, since that part of Tigora is under the special protection of King Jabalani (Clifton Jones). A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology. ...
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But trouble is brewing in Tigora. The King's ex-football champion younger brother Prince Otwani (Trevor Thomas) is conspiring with his brother's fiancee, Countess Zanda (France Zobda), to have Jabalani assassinated so that they can exploit the titanium-rich Zambouli lands (this may or may not have something to do with the healing properties of the soil, but this is never explained). Experiencing a vision fortelling the death of the King, the Shaman hastens to Tigora's capital of Azan to try and warn him, but is arrested by corrupt police officers working for Zanda. An Australian rules football match at the Richmond Paddock, Melbourne, in 1866. ...
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Otwani's old "friend", reporter Vice Casey (Ted Wass), and his cameraman Fletch (Donovan Scott) are in Tigora to do a story on the former football player. When King Jabalani is killed and the Shaman is framed for it, Vic and Fletch realize they are on to a much bigger story than they had anticipated. Heading to a remote prison compound to interview the Shaman they bear witness to her rescue by Sheena and her animal friends: "Chango", an elephant; "Marika", a zebra; and "Tiki", a chimpanzee. As they escape back into the jungle after destroying the prison, Vic and Fletch follow. A reporter is a type of journalist who researches and presents information in certain types of mass media. ...
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Meanwhile, Otwani obtains the services of Colonel Jorgensen (John Forgeham) and his small army of soldier mercenaries, the Black Berets. The Black Berets' job is to eradicate the Zambouli people to their territory will be open for strip-mining. Now Vic must join forces with Sheena to stop the evil Prince and his army. Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ...
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Cast: - Tanya Roberts....Sheena
- Ted Wass....Vic Casey
- Donovan Scott....Fletch
- Elizabeth of Toro....Shaman
- France Zobda....Countess Zanda
- Trevor Thomas....Prince Otwani
- Clifton Jones....King Jabalani
- John Forgeham....Colonel Jorgensen
- Errol John....Boto
- Sylvester Williams....Juka
- Bob Sherman....Grizzard
- Michael Shannon....Phillip Ames
- Nancy Paul....Betsy Ames
- Kathryn Gant....Janet Ames (Child Sheena)
- Kirsty Lindsay....Young Sheena
- Nick Brimble....Wadman
- Paul Gee....Blau
- Dave Cooper....Anders
- Tim Ward-Booth....Helicopter Pilot
- Wilbur Nyabungo....Pilot
- Oliver Litondo....Chief Haromba
- Louis Mahoney....Elder 1
- Shane Mwigerere....Elder 2
- Tom Mwangi....African Native
- Margarita Ndisi....Receptionist
- Joseph Olita....1st Policeman
- Lenny Juma....2nd Policeman
- William Allot....Prison Sergeant
- Lucy Wangiu Gishomo....Old Lady
- Mick Ndisho....Mechanic
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Soundtrack Listing: Music composed and conducted by Richard Hartley for the film. Released by Varese Sarabande Club in 2004, there are twelve tracks in all. Note that when the soundtrack was originally released, there were only eleven tracks: the forty-second Track 02 (Interlude) was originally part of Track 01 (Sheena's Theme). Wikibooks Wikiversity has more about this subject: School of Music Look up Music in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Wikisource, as part of the 1911 Encyclopedia Wikiproject, has original text related to this article: Music Wikicities has a wiki about Music: Music Music City : a collaborative music database All Music Guide...
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- Track 01 - Sheena's Theme (Main Title) (2:52)
- Track 02 - Interlude (0:40)
- Track 03 - Introduction / One Way Ticket (6:15)
- Track 04 - Climb! / Young Sheena (5:58)
- Track 05 - Marika and the Water Deer (2:14)
- Track 06 - African Ballet (1:53)
- Track 07 - The Encounter (3:36)
- Track 08 - Shaman Taught Me (1:58)
- Track 09 - The Circle (1:13)
- Track 10 - Come on Vic Casey (2:20)
- Track 11 - May I (1:43)
- Track 12 - End Title (2:59)
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