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!"
Originally released in 1979. Zulu Dawn is a adventure/drama film. directed by Douglas Hickox.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Simon Ward, and Denholm Elliott
Synopsis
In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (109 votes)
Budget
$11.8M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Col. Anthony Durnford
Simon Ward
as Lt. Vereker
Denholm Elliott
as Colonel Pulleine
Peter Vaughan
as QSM Bloomfield
James Faulkner
as Lt. Melvill
Christopher Cazenove
as Lt. Coghill
Bob Hoskins
as C.S.M. Williams
David Bradley
as Pte Williams
Paul Copley
as Cpl. Storey
Donald Pickering
as Maj. Russell R.A.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,750,000
Production Companies
- Lamitas
- Samarkand
- Zulu Dawn NV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zulu Dawn about?
In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.
Who directed Zulu Dawn?
Zulu Dawn was directed by Douglas Hickox.
How long is Zulu Dawn?
Zulu Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Zulu Dawn released?
Zulu Dawn was released on May 14, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zulu Dawn?
The main cast of Zulu Dawn includes Burt Lancaster, Simon Ward, Denholm Elliott, Peter Vaughan, James Faulkner.
Is Zulu Dawn worth watching?
Zulu Dawn has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 109 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.