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Black As Hell and Thick As Grass

January 1, 1971 1h 4m

Originally released in 1971. Black As Hell and Thick As Grass is a documentary/history film. directed by Michael Pearce. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kenneth Griffith

Synopsis

An account of two battles between Zulus and the British at Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift, from the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, written and presented by Kenneth Griffith. Mr. Griffith, a Welshman, presents the history of British politics and policies which led to the confrontation between the British Army and the Zulus, reading letters from the soldiers, diary entries from the officers, as well as observations from the Zulu warriors and their king.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1971 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 4m 64 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black As Hell and Thick As Grass about?

An account of two battles between Zulus and the British at Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift, from the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, written and presented by Kenneth Griffith. Mr. Griffith, a Welshman, presents...

Who directed Black As Hell and Thick As Grass?

Black As Hell and Thick As Grass was directed by Michael Pearce.

How long is Black As Hell and Thick As Grass?

Black As Hell and Thick As Grass has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).

When was Black As Hell and Thick As Grass released?

Black As Hell and Thick As Grass was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black As Hell and Thick As Grass?

The main cast of Black As Hell and Thick As Grass includes Kenneth Griffith.