Zulu
"Dwarfing the mightiest! Towering over the greatest!"
Originally released in 1964. Zulu is a action/drama film. directed by Cy Endfield. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, and Ulla Jacobsson
Synopsis
In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (549 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stanley Baker
as Lt. John Chard R.E.
Jack Hawkins
as Rev. Otto Witt
Ulla Jacobsson
as Margareta Witt
James Booth
as Pte. Henry Hook
Michael Caine
as Lt. Gonville Bromhead
Nigel Green
as Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne
Paul Daneman
as Sgt. Maxfield
Patrick Magee
as Surgeon Reynolds
Glynn Edwards
as Cpl. Allen
Neil McCarthy
as Pvt. Thomas
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,720,000
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- Diamond Films UK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zulu about?
In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hor...
Who directed Zulu?
Zulu was directed by Cy Endfield.
How long is Zulu?
Zulu has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was Zulu released?
Zulu was released on January 22, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zulu?
The main cast of Zulu includes Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine.
Is Zulu worth watching?
Zulu has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 549 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.