Zulu Dawn
1979, English. Directed by Douglas Hickox.
The sun dawned bloodied... two great armies met face to face... and the earth trembled to the sound of the Zulu death chant!
In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Zulu Dawn
Zulu Dawn is streaming on Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream, and Cineverse in India.
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Cast & crew
- Douglas HickoxDirector
- 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
- Bob HoskinsC.S.M. Williams
- David BradleyPte Williams
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1979
- Country
- Netherlands, United States of America, South Africa
- Written by
- Cy Endfield, Anthony Story
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $1.9M
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Zulu Dawn: quick answers
What should I watch before Zulu Dawn?
Watch Zulu (1964) first.
Is Zulu Dawn worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zulu Dawn?
Zulu Dawn runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Zulu Dawn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zulu Dawn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zulu Dawn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Zulu Dawn is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Zulu Dawn on?
Zulu Dawn is streaming on Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zulu Dawn?
If you liked Zulu Dawn, try Zulu, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, Young Winston.
Who directed Zulu Dawn?
Zulu Dawn (1979) was directed by Douglas Hickox and stars Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, John Mills.