Zulu Dawn (1979) — Perfery

(1979)Directed by Douglas Hickox117 min · PGAdventure, Drama, History, War

“The sun dawned bloodied... two great armies met face to face... and the earth trembled to the sound of the Zulu death chant!”

In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.

Burt Lancasteras Col. Anthony Durnford

Peter O'Tooleas Lord Chelmsford

John Millsas Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Denholm Elliottas Colonel Pulleine

Simon Wardas Lt. Vereker

Nigel Davenportas Col. Hamilton-Brown

Michael Jaystonas Col. Crealock

Peter Vaughanas QSM Bloomfield

James Faulkneras Lt. Melvill

Christopher Cazenoveas Lt. Coghill

Bob Hoskinsas C.S.M. Williams

David Bradleyas Pte Williams

Paul Copleyas Cpl. Storey

Donald Pickeringas Maj. Russell R.A.

Nicholas Clayas Lt. Raw

Phil Danielsas Boy Pullen

Ian Yuleas Cpl. Fields

Peter J. Elliottas Sentry

Brian O'Shaughnessyas Maj. Smith R.A.

Jan Bruynsas Elder Boer

SC Sydney Chamaas S.M. Kambula

Len Sparrowhawkas Trooper James

Ronald Pickupas Lt. Harford

Ronald Laceyas Norris Newman