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Zulu Dawn

Seen it?

1979 | 117 min | Adventure, Drama, History, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved Zulu or Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 108K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Douglas Hickox

  • Burt LancasterCol. Anthony Durnford
  • Peter O'TooleLord Chelmsford
  • John MillsSir Henry Bartle Frere
  • Denholm ElliottColonel Pulleine
  • Simon WardLt. Vereker
  • Nigel DavenportCol. Hamilton-Brown
  • Michael JaystonCol. Crealock
  • Peter VaughanQSM Bloomfield
  • James FaulknerLt. Melvill
  • Christopher CazenoveLt. Coghill