Zulu
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.
Release Year
1964
Runtime
138 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Action, Drama, History, War
Story Snapshot
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.
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Zulu is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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