
Zulu(1964)
“Dwarfing the mightiest! Towering over the greatest!”
Overview
In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.
Director
Cy Endfield
Studio
Diamond Films UK
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$8M
Cast

Stanley Baker
as Lt. John Chard R.E.

Jack Hawkins
as Rev. Otto Witt

Ulla Jacobsson
as Margareta Witt

James Booth
as Pte. Henry Hook

Michael Caine
as Lt. Gonville Bromhead

Nigel Green
as Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne

Paul Daneman
as Sgt. Maxfield

Patrick Magee
as Surgeon Reynolds

Glynn Edwards
as Cpl. Allen

Neil McCarthy
as Pvt. Thomas
David Kernan
as Pvt. Hitch

Gary Bond
as Pvt. Cole
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Diamond Films UK
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zulu?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Zulu (1964).
What is Zulu about?▼
In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.
Who directed Zulu?▼
Zulu was directed by Cy Endfield and released in 1964. It is a action, drama, history, war film.
How long is Zulu?▼
Zulu has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in Zulu?▼
The cast of Zulu includes Stanley Baker as Lt. John Chard R.E., Jack Hawkins as Rev. Otto Witt, Ulla Jacobsson as Margareta Witt, James Booth as Pte. Henry Hook, Michael Caine as Lt. Gonville Bromhead and more.
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