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!

19791h 57m6.1(122 votes)

AdventureDramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

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

Zulu Dawn (1979) is a adventure, drama, history, and war film directed by Douglas Hickox. It stars Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, and John Mills. The film runs for 1 hour 57 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 122 votes.

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Director

Douglas Hickox

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Col. Anthony Durnford

Peter O'Toole

Lord Chelmsford

John Mills

Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Denholm Elliott

Colonel Pulleine

Simon Ward

Lt. Vereker

Nigel Davenport

Col. Hamilton-Brown

Michael Jayston

Col. Crealock

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Is Zulu Dawn Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zulu Dawn

Where can I watch Zulu Dawn?

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Who stars in Zulu Dawn?

Zulu Dawn stars Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, John Mills, and Denholm Elliott, and was directed by Douglas Hickox.

How long is Zulu Dawn?

Zulu Dawn has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes.

When did Zulu Dawn come out?

Zulu Dawn was released in 1979.

What genre is Zulu Dawn?

Zulu Dawn is a adventure, drama, history, and war film.

Is Zulu Dawn worth watching?

Zulu Dawn holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.