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Zulu Dawn

Prequel to the historical epic Zulu, showing the build-up to the British invasion of Zululand and the massacre of 1,500 British soldiers. Starring Burt Lancaster and Peter O'Toole.

Prequel to the historical epic Zulu, showing the build-up to the British invasion of Zululand as the colonial authorities took the Zulus' defiant stance on tribal customs as a declaration of war.

The British general arrogantly underestimates the Zulus and divides his forces confident in his superior fire power, leading to the massacre of 1,500 British soldiers as they are overwhelmed by superior numbers.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 May 2009 16:40

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Douglas Hickox
Actor Peter O'Toole
Lt. Vereker Simon Ward
Actor John Mills
Actor Nigel Davenport
Actor Michael Jayston
Lt Col Pulleine Denholm Elliott
Sgt Maj Williams Bob Hoskins
Norris Newman Ronald Lacey
QSM Bloomfield Peter Vaughan
Writer Cy Endfield
Pullen Phil Daniels
Cetshwayo Simon Sabela
Producer Nate Kohn
Col. Durnford Burt Lancaster

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