Zulu
1964, English. Directed by Cy Endfield.
Dwarfing the mightiest! Towering over the greatest!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Zulu is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Cy EndfieldDirector
- Stanley BakerLt. John Chard R.E.
- Jack HawkinsRev. Otto Witt
- Ulla JacobssonMargareta Witt
- James BoothPte. Henry Hook
- Michael CaineLt. Gonville Bromhead
- Nigel GreenColour Sgt. Frank Bourne
- Paul DanemanSgt. Maxfield
- Patrick MageeSurgeon Reynolds
- Glynn EdwardsCpl. Allen
- Neil McCarthyPvt. Thomas
- David KernanPvt. Hitch
- Gary BondPvt. Cole
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Prebble, Cy Endfield
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $8M
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What Zulu is based on
Zulu is based on Battle of Rorke's Drift, a battle.
Battle
Battle of Rorke's Drift
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Zulu: quick answers
What comes after Zulu?
Next in the series: Zulu Dawn (1979).
Is Zulu worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 593 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zulu?
Zulu runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does Zulu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zulu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zulu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Zulu is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Zulu on?
Zulu is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zulu?
If you liked Zulu, try The Woman King, Glory, Free State of Jones.
Who directed Zulu?
Zulu (1964) was directed by Cy Endfield and stars Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson.
What is Zulu based on?
Zulu is based on Battle of Rorke's Drift, a battle.