Zulu (1964) movie poster

Zulu (1964)

"Dwarfing the mightiest! Towering over the greatest!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 87% (RT: 97%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionDramaHistoryWar

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Director
Cy Endfield
Runtime
2h 18m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (557 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Metacritic
77
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
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 557 votes. Critics gave it 87%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Cy Endfield cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Zulu was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 1964 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Zulu is a 1964 action, drama, history film directed by Cy Endfield. 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. The film has been rated by 557 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Zulu delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Zulu (1964) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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