Sheena
“Part animal. Part legend. All woman.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tanya Roberts: Sheena Trailer 1984
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-31
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$58M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.32x
+$33M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Newman, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Sheena
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $58M
- Production Studios
- Delphi II Productions, Colgems Productions Ltd., Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Guillermin
David Newman, Lorenzo Semple Jr., Leslie Stevens
Richard Hartley
Pasqualino De Santis
Ray Lovejoy
Paul Aratow, Yoram Ben-Ami
Department Leadership Roster
John Guillermin
Director
David Newman
Screenplay
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Screenplay
Paul Aratow
Producer
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Ray Lovejoy
Editor
Peter Murton
Production Design
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Annalisa Nasalli-Rocca
Costume Design
Roy Scammell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sheena about?
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.
Who directed Sheena?
Sheena was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in Sheena?
The principal cast of Sheena includes Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott, Elizabeth of Toro, France Zobda.
When was Sheena released and how long is it?
Sheena was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sheena?
Sheena had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $58M at the worldwide box office (2.32 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Sheena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sheena was composed by Richard Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sheena?
Sheena holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).