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Antikbar Italian 2 panel Italian movie poster for the classic British epic war film,
Zulu, released in 1964. The film depicts the historical Battle of Rorke's Drift, where a small British garrison defended a mission station against thousands of Zulu warriors in 1879.
Film Overview
Title: Zulu
Release Year: 1964
Director: Cy Endfield
Main Cast: Stanley Baker (who also produced the film), Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, and Michael Caine.
Plot: Following the devastating Zulu victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, a small, largely sick British detachment at Rorke's Drift prepares to make a stand against a formidable force of 4,000 Zulu warriors. The film is known for its gripping battle sequences and its respectful portrayal of both the British soldiers and the Zulu warriors.
Significance: The film is notable for providing Michael Caine with his first major, star-making role as the aristocratic Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead. |
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