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Zulu Dawn is a 1979 American adventure war film about the historical Battle of Isandlwana between British and Zulu forces in 1879 in South Africa. The screenplay was by Cy Endfield, from his book, and Anthony Storey. The film was directed by Douglas Hickox. The score was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
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The first act of the film revolves around the administrators and officials of Cape Colony, notably the supremely arrogant Lord Chelmsford and the scheming Sir Henry Bartle Frere, who both wish to...
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Dec 14, 1979 · Zulu Dawn is a historical drama that depicts the Battle of Isandlwana, where the British Army faced the Zulu nation in 1879 South Africa. The film features Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, Simon Ward and other stars, and shows the clash of cultures, weapons and tactics.
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- Adventure, Drama, History
- Douglas Hickox
- 1979-12-14
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the historical war film Zulu Dawn, directed by Douglas Hickox and based on a screenplay by Cy Endfield and Anthony Story. See the full cast and crew list, including Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, Elmer Bernstein, and more.
Sir Henry Bartle Frere's (John Mills) vastly outnumbered garrison makes a stand against natives at Isandhlwana in 1879. Peacock Fandango at Home Prime Video.
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- Douglas Hickox
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- Peter O'toole
Watch Zulu Dawn, a 1979 film about the first Anglo-Zulu war in 1879. Starring Burt Lancaster, Bob Hoskins and Peter O'Toole, directed by Douglas Hickox.
A film about the Battle of Isandlwana, where the British Army suffered a devastating defeat against the Zulu nation in 1879 South Africa. The plot follows the British invasion, the Zulu tactics, and the carnage in the camp at Isandlwana.
