Sheena
Sheena's parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey, are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.
Critics Sentiment
Sheena telepathically commands flamingos to attack Zanda's helicopter at waterfalls
King Jabalani murdered and Shaman framed for the crime
The dramatic jump from the predictable assassination plot to the celebrated waterfall bathing scene represents the film's biggest tonal shift from generic storytelling to pure visual spectacle.
Sheena follows a steady but uneven trajectory that peaks with its most memorable visual moments while struggling with conventional plotting. The film earns its highest marks for Tanya Roberts' physical presence and the exotic African locations, but suffers from weak storytelling and inconsistent tone. Critics appreciated it as mindless entertainment and guilty pleasure viewing, though most acknowledged its significant limitations as serious cinema.
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Tanya Roberts
Sheena
Ted Wass
Vic Casey
Donovan Scott
Fletcher ("Fletch")
Elizabeth of Toro
Shaman
France Zobda
Countess Zanda
Trevor Thomas
Prince Otwani
Clifton Jones
King Jabalani
John Forgeham
Colonel Jorgensen
Errol John
Bolu
Sylvester Williams
Juka
Bob Sherman
Grizzard
Michael Shannon
Phillip Ames
Nancy Paul
Betsy Ames
Kathryn Gant
Child Sheena
Kirsty Lindsay
Young Sheena
Nick Brimble
Wadman
Paul Gee
Blau
Dave Cooper
Anders
Tim Ward-Booth
Helicopter Pilot
Wilbur Nyabungo
Pilot
Crew
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