Zulu

Released Jun 17, 1964

2h 15m

History

Drama

War

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96%

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28 Reviews

91%

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25,000+ Ratings

In 1879, the Zulu nation hands colonial British forces a resounding defeat in battle. A nearby regiment of the British Army takes over a station run by a missionary (Jack Hawkins) and his daughter (Ulla Jacobsson) as a supply depot and hospital under the command of Lieutenant John Chard (Stanley Baker) and his subordinate Gonville Bromhead (Michael Caine). Unable to abandon their wounded soldiers even in dire circumstances, the regiment defend their station against the Zulu warriors.

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Critics Consensus

Zulu patiently establishes a cast of colorful characters and insurmountable stakes before unleashing its white-knuckle spectacle, delivering an unforgettable war epic in the bargain.

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Joe Clay

Times (UK)

Epic in scale, Cy Endfield’s stirring account of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift ... features bruisingly authentic battle sequences and Michael Caine, dodging spears, in one of his most memorable performances.

Jan 2, 2024

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

This may not be exact history, but it certainly makes an impression.

Jul 10, 2017

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Alex von Tunzelmann

Guardian

A brilliantly made dramatisation of Rorke's Drift, and it does a fine job of capturing the spirit for which the battle is remembered.

Rated: B+

Jul 10, 2017

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Tom Cassidy

Common Sense Media

Now that it can be seen at home in high definition, the true spectacle of Stephen Dade's cinematography can be appreciated once more.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 3, 2023

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PJ Nabarro

Patrick Nabarro

Zulu stands the test of time by uncannily understanding itself as something of a chamber piece and by making atmosphere and suspense the centrepiece of its narrative rather than just the gratification of combat.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 19, 2022

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...a study of heroism under fire that narrowcasts towards those seeking the detail of valour in combat...

Rated: 4/5

Jun 20, 2021

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Joe S

Michael Caine's first movie what's not to like!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/17/24

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Aender S

Good war movie in which I particularly like the Zulu dances and chants, and also the British Colour-Sergeant's dry humour.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/16/24

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Christopher M

Great movie for 1964. The launch of Michael Caine's career.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Noah P

A must see for all history fans, Zulu encapsulates the battle of Rorke's Drift perfectly and is able to encapsulate the emotion and suspence of the battle perfectly while creating drama for the big screen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Margaret G

"Riveting" is the best description. There is no other "war movie" I've seen a dozen times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Dick C

It's a wonderful British film, Zulu, 1964...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Charles De Latour

Director

Stanley Baker

Lieutenant John Chard R.E.

Jack Hawkins

Otto Witt

Ulla Jacobsson

Margareta Witt

Michael Caine

Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead

Nigel Green

Colour-Sergeant Bourne

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Synopsis

In 1879, the Zulu nation hands colonial British forces a resounding defeat in battle. A nearby regiment of the British Army takes over a station run by a missionary (Jack Hawkins) and his daughter (Ulla Jacobsson) as a supply depot and hospital under the command of Lieutenant John Chard (Stanley Baker) and his subordinate Gonville Bromhead (Michael Caine). Unable to abandon their wounded soldiers even in dire circumstances, the regiment defend their station against the Zulu warriors.

Director: Charles De Latour
Producer: Stanley Baker, Charles De Latour
Screenwriter: Charles De Latour, John Prebble, John Prebble, Charles De Latour
Distributor: Embassy Pictures
Production Co: Embassy Pictures, Diamond Films
Genre: History, Drama, War
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 1964, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 8, 2017
Runtime: 2h 15m

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