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The year 1879. The place: Natal, Africa. This is the exciting true story of Rorke's Drift, an isolated British outpost where a handful of soldiers withstood a day-long attack of the mighty Zulu nation--4000 fierce warriors strong. Shot on location in the shadow of the picturesque Drakensberg Mountain, Zulu stands as an authentic cinematic reconstruction of that historic and bloody battle which earned some eleven men the Victoria Cross--the largest number of that Country's highest decoration for valor ever awarded at a single action. Stanley Barker is the British officer who refuses to abandon his outpost, Michael Caine is his bewildered, obedient aide and Jack Hawkins portrays the reverend who pleads for immediate withdrawal.
"A first class adventure film." L.A. Herald Examiner
Editor's Note
Based on an actual historic event, this is the story of a group of British soldiers stationed in Africa who are forced to defend their tiny outpost against an attack by powerful Zulu warriors. They are outnumbered 40-1 but are still ready to fight to the finish. Michael Caine is outstanding in Cy Endfield's powerful drama. Narrated by Richard Burton.
Plot Summary
Based on actual events, this film takes place in 1879 at Africa's Roarke's Drift, a military post occupied by 97 British soldiers. The Englishmen receive word that they are about to be besieged by 4,000 Zulu warriors armed with spears and even rifles. The soldiers stay and fight the warriors, desperately using everything they can find to withstand the onslaught.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French | | Widescreen Version | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 5/20/2003 |
| Running Time: 138 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1964 | | Catalog ID: 1004529 | | UPC: 00027616885807 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Total Film
5 stars out of 5 -- "Superbly scripted and laced with some incredible performances..." 02/01/2007 p.48Empire
5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his is a complex affair well worth another look." 12/01/2007 p.224 |
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