About this release
A prequel to Zulu, Zulu Dawn depicts the events prior to a devastating battle that occurred in 1879 in which 1,500 British soldiers were killed by Zulu warriors. This film portrays the growing tensions between the Zulu tribal factions and the British colonists. With Peter O'Toole and Burt Lancaster.
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Disc 1
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Zulu Dawn (1979)
117 min
AdventureWarHistoryDrama
In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.
Credits
Director
Douglas Hickox
Writer
Cy Endfield
Anthony Story
Cast
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
Cinematographer
Ousama Rawi
Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Editor
Malcolm Cooke
Producer
Nate Kohn
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 2, 2026