Op 22 januari 1879 verliezen de Engelsen 1500 man tijdens een van de zwaarste veldslagen met Zulu-krijgers in de Zuid-Afrikaanse provincie Natal. Een korte tijd later rukken 4000 Zulu's op richting een bevoorradings-eenheid van 140 Engelsen, die helemaal zijn ingesloten.
- flavo4321 december 2025Zulu (1964) stands as one of the great historical action dramas of its era, anchored by strong performances from Michael Caine and Stanley Baker. The film meticulously recreates the Battle of Rorke’s Drift, capturing both the tactical intensity and the human cost of the conflict. Its depiction of survival against overwhelming odds is gripping, highlighting heroism, discipline, and the camaraderie forged under extreme pressure. The large‑scale battle sequences are impressively staged, especially for the 1960s, with practical effects and choreography that still hold up today. While the film reflects the sensibilities of its time, it remains a compelling portrayal of endurance and collective resolve. Zulu balances spectacle with character, offering a vivid window into a dramatic moment in history. It’s no surprise it has endured as a classic, remembered for its stirring action, memorable performances, and sweeping sense of historical drama.
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Zulu was released on 22 januari 1964.
Zulu was directed by Cy Endfield.
Zulu has a runtime of 2 u, 18 m.
Zulu was produced by Cy Endfield, Stanley Baker.
Op 22 januari 1879 verliezen de Engelsen 1500 man tijdens een van de zwaarste veldslagen met Zulu-krijgers in de Zuid-Afrikaanse provincie Natal. Een korte tijd later rukken 4000 Zulu's op richting een bevoorradings-eenheid van 140 Engelsen, die helemaal zijn ingesloten.
The key characters in Zulu are Lt. John Chard R.E. (Stanley Baker), Rev. Otto Witt (Jack Hawkins), Margareta Witt (Ulla Jacobsson).
Zulu is rated 6.
Zulu is a Drama, Action, Historisch film.
Zulu has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.
Zulu had a budget of US$ 1,7 mln..
Zulu has made US$ 8 mln. at the box office.