Zulu Dawn

Zulu Dawn is a 1979 book and motion picture about the Battle of Isandlwana between British and Zulu military units in 1879 in South Africa. The film is available on tape or DVD, but rarely appears on television.

Related Topics:
1979 - Book - Motion picture - Battle of Isandlwana - British - Zulu - 1879 - South Africa

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The book was written by Cy Endfield who co-wrote the screenplay with Anthony Story. The film was directed by Douglas Hickox with music scored by Elmer Bernstein.

Related Topics:
Cy Endfield - Screenplay - Anthony Story - Elmer Bernstein

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Primary cast:

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• Burt Lancaster : Colonel Durnford
• Simon Ward : Lt. William Vereker
• Denholm Elliott : Colonel Pulleine
• Peter Vaughan : QSM Bloomfield
• James Faulkner : Lt. Melvill
• Christopher Cazenove : Lt. Coghill
• Bob Hoskins : C.S.M. Williams
• Peter O'Toole : Lord Chelmsford
• John Mills : Sir Henry Bartle Frere
 
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