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  rorkesdriftvc.com - Zulu
The film 'Zulu' was made in 1964, starring Sir Stanley Baker as Chard, Sir Michael Caine as Bromhead.
The film which was co-produced by Sir Stanley Baker and Cy Endfield with music by John Barry (who also wrote music for the James Bond films) and it still remains to me one of the most dramatic and gripping films ever made.
Hook was portrayed in the film as a petty crook in the hospital scenes.
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  Zulu film
The film is completely devoid of racist terms and even the phrase "kaffir" is not used even though it was the nom de guerre of the time (many of the men at Rorke's Drift had already served in the Ninth Kaffir War).
One of the more technical mistakes in the film was the weaponry used by the defenders at Rorke's Drift; as an infantry regiment they would have had standard issue Martini Henry (Mk1) rifles, not the carbines as seen in the film which were used by cavalry regiments.
Zulu was the big break for Michael Caine who played Lt. Bromhead, who unlike Chard has purchased his way into the ranks and is characterised as being of the old school tie type but he does show his mettle in the battle.
freespace.virgin.net /sean.farrell/Zulu_film.htm   (1780 words)

  
  Zulu (film) Information
Zulu is a 1964 film depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift between the British Army and the Army of the Zulus.
In 1979, a prequel, Zulu Dawn, was released.
Zulu was filmed in the Royal Natal National Park, which is about 90 miles south west of Rorke's Drift (the Amphitheatre, which is part of the Drakensburg range, forms a dramatic backdrop in the movie).
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Zulu_(film)   (1795 words)

  
 rorkesdriftvc.com - Zulu Dawn!
"Zulu" is the film which has introduced many to the subject of the Anglo-Zulu war with viewers all over the world enjoying the spectacle and brilliant colours shown in the film.
"Zulu Dawn" on the other hand, is closer to the true events as they occured at Isandhlwana, prior to the engagement at Rorke's Drift.
In the film, the Zulus shout 'why do you come to the land of the Zulu?' The answer by Melvill was' We come here by the orders of the great Queen Victoria', not 'by the orders of the great white Queen' as it was in reality.
www.rorkesdriftvc.com /zulu_dawn.htm   (1388 words)

  
 zulu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
What makes the DVD particularly interesting is the commentary by film historian Sheldon Hall and Robert Porter, 2nd unit director on the film.Although it doesn't delve as deeply as I might like into some of the issues raised by the film, it does raise questions that any fan of the movie ought to consider.
At the same time, Zulu had to be made for a mass audience to recoup its $2m cost, and it is perhaps this tension between artistic and commercial concerns that makes it such a winner.
Above all, Zulu is a salute to the common soldier, unsurprising given the leftish leanings of the film's makers.
www.heptovania.com /reviews/zulu.htm   (790 words)

  
 Zulu
Cy Enfield's film chronicles the disastrous engagement that took place between British troops and an overwhelming number of Zulu warriors in Africa's Natal Colony in 1879.
Zulu was originally released on Ember (NR 5012), albeit in mono only, and later on the Silva Screen label (ZULU AND OTHER THEMES) in 1988.
Here too, he used the themes of traditional Zulu music, elevated them with his musical skill into thrilling and monumental music effects to support and give character to some of the mighty moments from the film's dramatic content.
members.dca.net /dnb/jb_articles/zulu.htm   (571 words)

  
 Zulu: A Film That Depicts The 1879 Battle of Roarke's Drift - Associated Content
Zulu, a film released in 1964 depicting the Battle of Roarke’s Drift that occurred on January 22nd and 23rd in 1879, is an iconic film for a number of reasons.
Zulu was also the major film debut of Michael Cain, who plays one of the officers commanding the British garrison, Lt. Gronville Bromhead.
The Zulus, besides their assegais, were armed with a number of muzzle loading muskets which were inferior to the breaching loading Martini Henry rifle carried by the British.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/46702/zulu_a_film_that_depicts_the_1879_battle.html   (565 words)

  
 Stomp Tokyo Video Reviews - Zulu Dawn
Zulu Dawn is the prequel to a called Zulu, which was made 15 years earlier.
The film begins in 1879, as the British colonies in southern Africa begin to feel threatened by the large and warlike Zulu nation on their borders.
Zulu Dawn's epic battle scenes are some of the most impressive we've ever seen commited to film, and there seem to be many current filmmakers that agree with us.
www.stomptokyo.com /movies/z/zulu-dawn.html   (827 words)

  
 zulu (1964) film cell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Film cells are strips of 35mm film from the movie which are framed together with a photograph or a movie postcard.
We have all manner of film cells from singles (25cm x 20cm) to doubles (25cm x 20cm) but with two strips of film, or montages (30cm x 25cm).
Each film cell is unique, so the film supplied may be different to the one pictured, however we do not use unrecognisable street scenes, long shots or minor characters unlike some other suppliers.
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 Film as Art: Danél Griffin's Guide to Cinema
Zulu’s scenes of war move with intelligence and grace, and its battle sequences are true sights to behold.
When the Zulu warriors finally line the dry, sandy horizon as far as the eye can see and chant their death cries, it is a sight to behold.
Zulu has the distinction of being Michael Caine’s first major film role, but I almost had to have him pointed out to be, because I had such a hard time distinguishing his character from the others.
uashome.alaska.edu /~jndfg20/website/zulu.htm   (993 words)

  
 Zulu Dawn (1979)
Zulu gave us a few main characters to get to know so that when the fighting did start, we knew who to root for.
The film skims over the reasons why the British lost so dramatically, be it the splitting of the troops or the ridiculously slow delivery of bullets to the front lines.
Final Verdict: Zulu Dawn lacks the impact of the original due to the basic fact that it's not as compelling for the majority of it's running time.
www.popcornpictures.co.uk /zfilms/zuludawn.shtml   (614 words)

  
 ZULU
The original 1960's film, based on a true story, recounts the the siege of Rorke's Drift in Natal, Africa on January 22, 1879, with Stanley Baker as Lt. John Chard, head of a small British garrison of 140 men.
The regiment, except for a company of about 140 men (left to defend a small hospital-outpost at Rorke's Drift) were surrounded and destroyed by 20,000 Zulu's at the great rock of Isandhlwana on January 22, 1879.
Well over 2,000 Zulus were killed in the attack, but only fifty-five British soldiers survived the massacre.
stevenscommand.tripod.com /sneakpeek2/id38.html   (223 words)

  
 Obsessed With Film » 36. Zulu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Simply put, Zulu is not a politically motivated film, but instead is aiming to tell the story of man’s will to survive, in a desperate situation where retreat is not an option.
Legend has it… he threw up several times during filming because of nerves and the thought of watching his performance on the film dallies was too much.
One reviewer had said she was glad the film wasn’t “politically correct.” But when she listed what the criterion for that was she said the film didn’t make any attempt to explain what they were fighting about or to explain what the africans thought of the British occupation.
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 Zulu Dawn - John Mills, Peter O'toole 1979
As `Zulu' is about the battle of O'rourke's drift, one of the most celebrated victories in British military history, ZD deals with one of the biggest defeats of the British army by an indigenous force.
The film is very balanced by not allowing the stupidity and arrogance of the generals and politicians to overshadow the heroism and sacrifice of the soldiers on both sides.
Although made some 15 years after the 1964 flim "Zulu", this film is actually the "prequel" to the other and should be viewed first in order for a better understanding of these two events in the British invasion of Zululand.
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 Zulu (1964)
This is one of the best war films of all time and one of the best flicks to come out of the 60s.
Watching his respect for the Zulus grow throughout the film is just one of the many high points (loads of underlying messages throughout the film regarding prejudice to hammer home some moral to the story).
Films like this make you proud of the courage and determination of our armies in the face of adversity.
www.popcornpictures.co.uk /zfilms/zulu.shtml   (558 words)

  
 Zulu Dawn - Three Vignettes
As the Zulus were housed some three miles beyond a ridge,we were not kept abreast of happenings within their camp, even though we had crew members housed nearby.
Both David and Peter felt that the Zulu's complaints were legitimate, especially when they learnt that the Zulus had insufficient means with which to remove the thick coating of cooking oil that was repeatedly sprayed onto their skins so that they may glisten in the sun-light.
Though the title of the film was Zulu Dawn, its historical name was The Battle of Isandlwana, between the British and Zulus,which took place in theshadow of this historical mountain.
journals.aol.com /mshengu/owensstateofbeing/entries/2006/11/13/zulu-dawn---three-vignettes/2214   (2048 words)

  
 Why I can't get enough of Zulu | | Guardian Unlimited Arts
Zulu has become one of my favourites over the years, not only for the stunning cinematography (Stephen Dade), directing (Cy Endfield), screenplay (John Prebble, Cy Endfield), acting the cast, including Michael Caine (below), is awesome and soundtrack (John Barry) but for the warning it gives us about the dangers of colonialism.
Zulu is one of the great achievements in modern cinema, and blows away the awful blockbusters that are made today by modern (mainly American) film producers.
It is a lesson in how to make a great film, and how not to be too arrogant in our decisions to go to war with "lesser" nations.
arts.guardian.co.uk /filmandmusic/story/0,,1836699,00.html   (366 words)

  
 Zulu
Filmed on location in Natal in wide-screen Technicolor, it delights the eye with adroit camera work, gorgeous costumes, breathtaking scenery, and perfectly-composed tableaux of battlefield action.
I was enthralled by the film as a whole and electrified by Hooky, who to me embodied a state of grace and the ultimate in manliness.
Zulu was an instant smash hit and has become a television perennial and the chief portal through which people now get sucked into the cult of Rorke's Drift.
www.jamesbooth.org /reviews/zulu_images.htm   (2659 words)

  
 British Empire Film   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
A great film: This is a great film which gives us a good portrayal of Gandhi's life and achievements.The film portrays Gandhi as an honest, hard working and kind individual who always tried to do the right thing, even when facing overwelming resistance.If you like...
Zulu Dawn DVD: This is a great movie of the true story of the worst defeat in British history,the acting is great and the battle scenes are second to none.
War is not glamorized in Zulu and it is shown in all its horrific repulsiveness.
dvd.mysic.ca /British+Empire+Film   (1327 words)

  
 DVD Savant Review: Zulu
His Zulu Dawn was a prequel that explained the fighting that occurred the day before Zulu's battle at Rorke's Drift.
In Zulu, the previous encounter at Isandlwanda is described as solely a massacre of 1200 troops at the hands of an overwhelming number of Zulus, and audiences assumed that the events were some sort of massive native uprising.
The picture does a fine job of contrasting the British military system with that of the Zulu army, which follows a similar command structure, and itself is composed of 'traditions': tribal chants that help gear them up for their withering attacks.
www.dvdtalk.com /dvdsavant/s639zulu.html   (1008 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Zulu Dawn [1979]: Video: Burt Lancaster,Simon Ward,Denholm Elliott,Peter Vaughan,James ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Set in 1879, this film depicts the catastrophic Battle of Isandhlwana, which remains the worst defeat of the British army by natives, with the British contingent outnumbered 16-to-1 by the Zulu tribesmen.
Zulu Dawn isn't in the Zulu league, but if you're interested in the period and can overlook a few historical errors, it's a good addition to that curious subgenre of British epics celebrating their humiliating military defeats.
The Zulu battle tactic of the 'horns of a bullalo' are not explained at all in the movie,the fact that the entire camp was surrounded and swallowed up in less than an hour and that it was a total eclipse of the sun on that day, which is important to the Zulu's.
www.amazon.co.uk /Zulu-Dawn-Burt-Lancaster/dp/B00004I9ND   (2152 words)

  
 Emory University> African Studies > Resources > Search Film, Media and Video Resources for African Studies Database
Originally made in the 1950s, the film focuses on one family that leaves Zululand because of famine and goes to Johannesburg to work in the gold mines.
Panic is a mapantsula, a Zulu term for a petty crook.
The film addresses how they are being integrated into the new South Africa's health care system in the area of AIDS education and plant conservation.
www.ias.emory.edu /catalog.cfm?keyword=Zulu   (1262 words)

  
 YouTube - The Zulu Film!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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Filmed By Becki...Staring - As the ppl that died [In the order they died!] Millz, Lee, Chaddy nd Nate...As the survivers - Scott nd Sam...As the Zuluz - Adam nd Sean...And as a random head popin up - Sophie
MINE DANCING (zulus?) IN SOUTH AFRICA IN THE 60'S - PART 1
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 Gulfnews: Dubai Film Festival
The producer and director of the first ever Zulu film say that compared to Hollywood blockbusters like Harry Potter, the movie's collection 'isn't bad for a local film'.
From heartthrob "King Khan" to the stunning Kangana Ranaut, the cream of India's acting talent is gathering for the launch of the third Dubai International Film Festival next week.
Meet the maker of a short, silent film
www.gulfnews.com /indepth/dubai_film_festival/index.html   (211 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Zulu film leads South African boom
The success of Yesterday - the first major film in the isiZulu language - is a victory for producer Anant Singh after he was told the decision to use the language would be a disaster.
But South African films in local languages are suddenly enjoying wide recognition, with the victory of U-Carmen e-Khayelitsha, in Xhosa, at the Berlin Film Festival.
The movie tells the story of a young mother called Yesterday whose husband, a migrant mineworker, refuses to accept her illness, and leaves her to fend for herself and her daughter.
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 Zulu Dawn Film Review - Time Out Film
Belonging to the 'overwhelming odds' school of cinematic dross, this recounts the massacre at Isandhlwana in 1879, the worst defeat ever suffered by British forces at the hands of natives, with the big-name colonials battling against well-oiled and statuesque fls.
Embarrassed by the fundamental attraction of this ripping yarn, the film abandons Zulu-style Celtic punk and sells itself instead on spectacle, in a wrap-around package of documentation and social insight (meaning shots of rows of native boobs vs elaborate Brit table manners).
You can't fail to be staggered by the discrepancy between the film's wet-nosed anxiety to please, to affect, and its wide-screen parade of nervy little cosmetic clichés.
www.timeout.com /film/78544.html   (169 words)

  
 Movies - Zulu
Zulu is a 1964 film depicting the 22 January and 23 January 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift between the British Army and the Army of the Zulus.
"Zulu" was voted eight in the British television programme "The 100 Greatest War Films".
#The rifles used by the Zulus were not taken from the British column at Isandlwana, as the film implies, but had been purchased much earlier.
listing-index.ebay.com /movies/Zulu_(film).html   (1130 words)

  
 Zulu: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
This version of John Barry's complete score for the 1964 film Zulu is the first digital recording, as well as the first stereo recording, of this work.
Zulu is a two-CD set, featuring not only this complete score but also themes and suites from The Cotton Club, The Deep, King Rat, Midnight Cowboy, Frances, Dances with Wolves and others, as well as premiere recordings of "The Tamarind Seed," "Hammett" and "Mr.
Moses." Zulu is indeed a special edition, collecting classic and more recent scores from one of the finest composers film has known.
www.music.com /release/zulu/1   (286 words)

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