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Zulu Dawn

1979-05-14 · 117 min · ★ 6.1

Adventure · Drama · History · War

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

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Directors
Douglas Hickox
Production companies
Lamitas, Samarkand, Zulu Dawn NV
Countries
Netherlands, United States of America, South Africa
Status
Released
Budget
USD 11,750,000
Revenue
USD 1,875,000

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterCol. Anthony Durnford
Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleLord Chelmsford
John MillsJohn MillsSir Henry Bartle Frere
Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottColonel Pulleine
Simon WardSimon WardLt. Vereker
Nigel DavenportNigel DavenportCol. Hamilton-Brown
Michael JaystonMichael JaystonCol. Crealock
Peter VaughanPeter VaughanQSM Bloomfield
James FaulknerJames FaulknerLt. Melvill
Christopher CazenoveChristopher CazenoveLt. Coghill
Bob HoskinsBob HoskinsC.S.M. Williams
David BradleyDavid BradleyPte Williams
Paul CopleyPaul CopleyCpl. Storey
Donald PickeringDonald PickeringMaj. Russell R.A.
Nicholas ClayNicholas ClayLt. Raw
Phil DanielsPhil DanielsBoy Pullen
Ian YuleIan YuleCpl. Fields
Peter J. ElliottPeter J. ElliottSentry
Brian O'ShaughnessyBrian O'ShaughnessyMaj. Smith R.A.
Jan BruynsElder Boer

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