Review of Zulu (1964) by Michael R — 14 Jul 2018
On the 22nd of January 1879, a force of 20,000 zulu warriors massacred 1,700 british troops on the slopes of a hill known as Isandlwana in the Kwazulu-natal province of South Africa. a small group of survivors escaped from Isandlwana and made it to a British army hospital and supply depot that had been set up at the Rourke's drift mission station.
there were just 122 soldiers at Rourke's drift, many of them were either sick or wounded. the senior officers commanding the station made the decision to stay and fight as they concluded that the wounded and sick would stand no chance out in the open against the advancing Zulu's.
defensive positions around the station were quickly established. the Zulu's arrived at the station at 4 pm on the 22nd and commenced their attack. this film gives you an impression of the fighting that took place over the ensuing 12 hours.
Zulu is a timeless masterpiece of cinema. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen this film since it first came out in 1964. I always find something new to take away from the production with every viewing.
This review of Zulu (1964) was written by Michael R on 14 Jul 2018.
Zulu has generally received positive reviews.
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