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Zulu Dawn

Zulu Dawn

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Zulu Dawn
  • Genres: Adventure, Drama, History, War
  • Release Date: 1979-05-14
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 6.029/10 (104 votes)
  • Budget: $11,750,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Lamitas, Samarkand, Zulu Dawn NV
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.4653
  • Languages: Zulu, English

Cast & Crew

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

as Col. Anthony Durnford

Simon Ward

Simon Ward

as Lt. Vereker

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

as Colonel Pulleine

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

as QSM Bloomfield

James Faulkner

James Faulkner

as Lt. Melvill

Christopher Cazenove

Christopher Cazenove

as Lt. Coghill

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

as C.S.M. Williams

David Bradley

David Bradley

as Pte Williams

Paul Copley

Paul Copley

as Cpl. Storey

Donald Pickering

Donald Pickering

as Maj. Russell R.A.

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

ZULU DAWN Film Trailer - (1979)

External Links

Keywords

fightbritish empirevictoryprequelbattlefieldbattledeathcolonialismspear throwingsurroundedstandoffmortarzulutribal warfarearmy life

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zulu Dawn?

Zulu Dawn is a Adventure, Drama, History, War movie directed by . It was released on 1979-05-14.

Who are the main actors in Zulu Dawn?

The main cast includes Burt Lancaster, Simon Ward, Denholm Elliott, Peter Vaughan, James Faulkner, .

Where can I watch Zulu Dawn online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Zulu Dawn is available.

Is Zulu Dawn based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Zulu Dawn?

Zulu Dawn has an IMDb rating of 6.029/10 based on 104 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Zulu Dawn?

The movie had a production budget of $11,750,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Zulu Dawn?

The soundtrack was composed by Lamitas, Samarkand, Zulu Dawn NV. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Zulu Dawn filmed?

Zulu Dawn was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Zulu Dawn?

The total runtime of Zulu Dawn is 117 minutes.

Is Zulu Dawn suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Zulu Dawn?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Zulu Dawn.

Does Zulu Dawn have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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