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Zulu is one of the great movies, an epic adventure of courage in the face of incredible odds. Based on a true story it tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers who stood fast against an overwhelming force of 4,000 of the Zulu nations mightiest warriors in the defence of Rorke's Drift in 1879.
Superbly photographed in Technirama, few other movies have grippingly captured the tension and terror of combat as wave upon wave of warriors is unleashed on the tiny garrison. Set amongst stunning South African scenery, Zulu is a landmark action film and a fitting tribute to some of the most significant acts of heroism in the history of warfare.
Michael Caine's role as the arrogant but courageous Lt. Bromhead brought him international fame, and there are powerful performances from other great British actors including Stanley Baker and Jack Hawkins.
- Special Features:
- Audio Commentary
- Featurettes:
- 1. THE MAKING OF ZULU: ROLE OF HONOUR
- 2. AND SNAPPETH THE SPEAR IN SUNDER
- Trailer
- Paramount Home Entertainment
- Cy Endfield
- PG
- Stanley Baker
- James Booth
- Richard Burton
- Michael Caine
- Jack Hawkins
- Ulla Jacobsson
- English for the Hard of Hearing, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- 1964
- English
- 1
- 2
- 40-49
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Special Collectors Edition
Zulu is one of the great movies, an epic adventure of courage in the face of incredible odds. Based on a true story it tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers who stood fast against an overwhelming force of 4,000 of the Zulu nations mightiest warriors in the defence of Rorke's Drift in 1879.
Superbly photographed in Technirama, few other movies have grippingly captured the tension and terror of combat as wave upon wave of warriors is unleashed on the tiny garrison. Set amongst stunning South African scenery, Zulu is a landmark action film and a fitting tribute to some of the most significant acts of heroism in the history of warfare.
Michael Caine's role as the arrogant but courageous Lt. Bromhead brought him international fame, and there are powerful performances from other great British actors including Stanley Baker and Jack Hawkins.
- Special Features:
- Audio Commentary
- Featurettes:
- 1. THE MAKING OF ZULU: ROLE OF HONOUR
- 2. AND SNAPPETH THE SPEAR IN SUNDER
- Trailer
- Paramount Home Entertainment
- Cy Endfield
- PG
- Stanley Baker
- James Booth
- Richard Burton
- Michael Caine
- Jack Hawkins
- Ulla Jacobsson
- English for the Hard of Hearing, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- 1964
- English
- 1
- 2
- 40-49
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Greatest British war film
Being plunged into an era of British history not normally seen, this view of an heroic battle in 1879 by a small garrison of soldiers against the overwhelming odds of the Zulu nation is essential viewing. The period style and attitude is perfect in immersing us into a stirring, sweat inducing confrontation. With a magnificent musical score, acting of supreme effort, a rich vibrant colour and a narration by Richard Burton this movie deserves a Victoria cross itself, as bestowed on the original men who fought at Rorke's Drift. Simply the greatest British war movie ever made!
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The best British war film - ever!
ZULU with Richard Burton's narration creates a tense battle that blows it's US similar situation, THE ALAMO, out of the water.The small garrison at Rourke's Drift face 4,000 Zulu's in a seemingly impossible confrontation and survive, with honours! This juggernaut of a movie should have been awarded a VC medal as were the original soldiers as it still packs a powerful punch. Stanley Baker and Michael Caine make a terrific pair of officers sharing the dubious honour of commanding the mission's defense. The stiff upper lip is mahogany and you feel every asegai and bullet as the body count rises with "Men of Harlech" being sung to combat the Zulu chant, brilliant!
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