Review of Zulu (1964) by Finbarr K — 07 Jun 2008

A film that lives up to its reputation. Live and die every second of this one. Impossible to imagine it being any better.

This review of Zulu (1964) was written by Finbarr K on 07 Jun 2008.

Zulu has generally received positive reviews.

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