# Zulu (1964)

> A disciplined British garrison faces overwhelming Zulu forces in a visually expansive and morally complicated siege drama.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8528

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Cy Endfield
- Cast: Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Paul Daneman, Patrick Magee
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058777/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: tense, stoic, stirring, classic cinema night, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of courage and survival against overwhelming odds in a historical battle.

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