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Zulu Dawn (1979)

"The sun dawned bloodied... two great armies met face to face... and the earth trembled to the sound of the Zulu death chant!"

6.119791h 57mEN
AdventureDramaHistoryWar

Directed by Douglas Hickox

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

EN

Release

May 14, 1979

Director

Douglas Hickox

Official Trailer

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Overview

In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Col. Anthony Durnford

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Lord Chelmsford

John Mills

John Mills

Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Colonel Pulleine

Simon Ward

Simon Ward

Lt. Vereker

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Col. Hamilton-Brown

Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston

Col. Crealock

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

QSM Bloomfield

James Faulkner

James Faulkner

Lt. Melvill

Christopher Cazenove

Christopher Cazenove

Lt. Coghill

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

C.S.M. Williams

David Bradley

David Bradley

Pte Williams

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Zulu Dawn (1979), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Zulu Dawn. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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