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Zulu Dawn is a 1979 book and motion picture about the Battle of Isandlwana between British and Zulu military units in 1879 in South Africa. The film is available on tape or DVD, and frequently appears on television.

The book was written by Cy Endfield who co-wrote the screenplay with Anthony Story. The film was directed by Douglas Hickox with music scored by Elmer Bernstein.

Primary cast:

Burt Lancaster
: Colonel Durnford
Simon Ward
: Lt. William Vereker
Denholm Elliott
: Colonel Pulleine
Peter Vaughan
: QSM Bloomfield
James Faulkner : Lt. Melvill
Christopher Cazenove
: Lt. Coghill
Bob Hoskins
: C.S.M. Williams
Peter O'Toole
: Lord Chelmsford
John Mills
: Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Plot

As in the actual battle, the British are almost completely wiped out by Cetshwayo and his army of spearmen. The film underscores the series of naïve ideas, blunders, and stupid decisions that lead to a British defeat.

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