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Rorke's Drift (South Africa), Battle of, 1878 Drama.
Rorke's Drift, Battle of (South Africa : 1879)
Rorke's Drift, Battle of, South Africa, 1879 Drama.
Paramount Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
On January 22-23, 1879, at Rorke's Drift, Natal, a small detachment of soldiers successfully defends an outpost of the British Empire against a huge force of attacking Zulu warriors, earning Victoria Crosses for 11 of the soldiers.
In 1879 100 British soldiers from the Welsh mining villages stand fast in the face of overwhelming odds against the Zulus at Rorke's drift.
Historical
Sceneggiato da John Prebble, noto giornalista e narratore inglese, rievoca la storia (vera) del missionario Otto Witt e di sua figlia che nel 1879, durante una rivolta antibritannica degli Zulù (del gruppo Bantu), residenti nel Natal (provincia del Sudafrica), si rifugiano in un presidio dell'esercito costituito da 115 soldati gallesi che resistono eroicamente all'assalto di forze preponderanti. (Mymovies).
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In 1879, Jack Hawkins, a British preacher, learns that 1,200 British soldiers have been slaughtered by Zulu warriors. He warns the British commanding officer of an impending attack and begs him to abandon the outpost with his small group of 105 men, who ultimately must defend themselves against the oncoming horde of 4,000 Zulus.
A stubborn British commander pits his 105 men against an oncoming horde of 4,000 Zulus when he refuses to abandon his outpost. It is based on a real incident in African history, the events leading up to an 1879 battle and massacre.
Set in Africa, 1879, this movie recounts an incident following the epic battle of Isandhlwana. There, seasoned, well-armed British soldiers found themselves at a loss when confronted by a massive army of skillfully trained Zulu warriors.
A handful of British engineers entrench themselves in an isolated outpost called Rorke's Drift and prepare to face a series of assaults by more than 4,000 Zulu warriors.
Feature
Acción y aventura
Aventura épica que narra la historia real de la defensa, por 139 hombres, de Rorke's Drift en 1879, después de la gran derrota sufrida por el ejército británico frente al contingente zulú.
Film adaptations
In 1879, British soldiers in colonial South Africa, despite advice by a preacher to give up the outpost, decide to defend their encampment with a force of 105 men against 4,000 Zulus. They are led by a senior officer who is a commander from the Royal Engineers, and who just happened upon them while escaping from the Battle at Isandlhwana. Based on a true story.
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Adaptation
A handful of British Army engineers entrench themselves in an isolated outpost called Rorke's Drift and prepare to face a series of vicious assaults by more than 4,000 Zulu warriors.
Zulu [ digital videorecording]
A tense and dramatic war film about the Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879--which was part of the Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa--where approximately 150 British soldiers held off 4,000 Zulu warriors. ZULU is an exceptionally well-made and beautifully shot film from 1964 that demonstrates the bravery of the British troops and also acknowledges the Zulu's bravery. The emotional score of the film was conducted by John Barry. Eleven Victoria Crosses were won in the action, the most in a single battle. Most of the characters in the movie were based on real participants of the battle.
Based on an actual event, Zulu tells the story of the heroic men who refused to abandon their encampment despite being outnumbered. It is 1879 in Africa, and the 105 men left after the slaughter of 1,200 of their comrades decide to face the attack by 4,000 Zulu warriors.
Zulu is one of the great movies, an epic adventure of courage in the face of incredbile odds. Based on a true story, its tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers who stood fast against an overwhelming force of 4,000 of the Zulu nation's mightest warriors in the defince of Rorkes Drift in 1879.
Au Natal, en 1879, une centaine de soldats britanniques défendent héroïquement une mission attaquée par quatre mille Zoulous.
Bélico
In 1879, Jack Hawkins, a British preacher, learns that 1,200 British soldiers have been slaughtered by Zulu warriors. He warns a British commanding officer, Stanley Baker, of an impending attack, and begs him to abandon the outpost. Baker refuses to leave and with his reluctant lieutenant, Michael Caine, plans their defense.
Fiction films
British films
The defence of Rorke's Drift mission station by the small British force against the 4000 Zulu attackers.
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Based on an actual event, this story takes place in Natal, Africa where a handful of British engineers entrench themselves in an isolated outpost called Rorke's Drift and prepare to face a series of vicious assaults by more than 4,000 Zulu warriors.
Zulu (Motion picture : 1964)
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In 1879 British soldiers stand fast against the Zulus at Rorke's drift.
Two lieutenants, Chard and Bromhead, find that their 140 man contingent in Natal has been isolated by the destruction of the main British Army column and that 4,000 Zulu warriors will descend on them in hours. Each has a different military background in tactics and they are immediately in conflict as to how to prepare for the attack. With nearly a third of the men in the infirmary, the Welsh company tries to survive with no help in sight. Based on a true story.
Outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift.
Historical films
War
In 1879, British soldiers in colonial South Africa, despite advice by a preacher to give up the outpost, decide to defend their encampment with a force of 105 men against 4000 Zulus.
HISTORY DEPARTMENT. Duration: 138 minutes.
Based on an actual event in 1879, Zulu tells the story of the heroic men who refused to abandon their encampment despite being outnumbered. The 105 men left after the slaughter of 1,200 of their comrades decide to face the attack of 4,000 Zulu warriors.
Films for the hearing impaired
Drama based on the Battle of Rorke's Drift (1879), the siege of a British outpost by the Zulus.
Set in Africa in 1879 hours after the Battle of Isandhlwana. A small group of British soldiers stand their ground at a farm house against wave after wave of Zulus.
Sangre sobre el sol
War films
Historical re-creations
"In Natal, South Africa, in 1879, Reverend Otto Witt and his daughter Margaretta are watching a Zulu ceremonial dance when they learn that 1,200 British soldiers have been slaughtered by Zulus and that the Zulus plan to attack their missionary station and destroy the small British garrison stationed there. The Witts rush to warn Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead, the commanding officers. Witt pleads with them to abandon the station, they refuse, and although the odds are 105 to 4,000 against them, the British begin plans for their defense. The Zulus attack in waves, battering the station and leaving nerve-shattering interludes of silence between each assualt. The Zulus break through the wall of the hospital after hours of fighting, but the dwindling garrison maintains a valiant defense. Suddenly the Zulus withdraw, saluting the valor of the British as they retire. Later, Chard, Bromhead, and nine others are awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery"--AFI catalog, 1961-1970.
Zulu Flame over India
Zulu is one of the great movies, an epic adventure of courage in the face of incredbile odds. Based on a true story, it tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers who stood fast against an overwhelming force of 4,000 of the Zulu nation's mightest warriors in the defince of Rorkes Drift in 1879.
Africa, 1879: soon after the British suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of the Zulus at the Battle of Isandhlwana, a small group of British soldiers stand their ground at a farm house at Rorke's Drift against a relentless onslaught of wave after wave of the Zulu nation's mightiest warriors.
Drama
Inspector general
Cine bélico
Zulu: A stubborn British commander pits his 105 men against an oncoming horde of 4,000 Zulus when he refuses to abandon his outpost.
Feature film from the UK. War. During the 1879 Anglo-Zulu war, outnumbered British soldiers battle Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift.
Zulú
Zulu is set in Africa in 1879 only hours after the battle of Isandhlwana. A small group of British soldiers stood their ground at a farm house at Rorke's Drift against an onslaught of wave after wave of Zulus.
In 1879, British soldiers in colonial South Africa, despite advice by a preacher to give up the outpost, decide to defend their encampment with a force of 105 men against 4,000 Zulus.
Set in 1879 Africa, hours after the battle of Isandhlwana. A group of British soldiers stood their ground at a farm house against an onslaught of Zulus.
Zulu (Motion picture)
Drama cinematográfico
Outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift, Natal Province, South Africa in January 1879.
War drama
DVDs
A handful of British engineers entrench themselves in an isolated outpost called Rorke's Drift and prepare to face a series of vicious assaults by more than 4,000 Zulu warriors.
Action and adventure films
Zulu
History
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The year is 1879; the place, Natal, Africa. This is the exciting true story of Rorke's Drift, an isolated British outpost where a handful of soldiers withstood a day-long attack of the mighty Zulu nation, 4000 fierce warriors strong. Shot on location in the shadow of the picturesque Drakensberg Mountains, Zulu stands as an authentic cinematic reconstruction of that historic and bloody battle which earned some eleven men the Victoria Cross, the largest number of that country's highest decoration for valor ever awarded at a single action.
Two Lieutenants, Chard of Engineers and Bromhead find that their 100 man contingent in Natal has been isolated by the destruction of the main British Army column and that 4,000 Zulu warriors will descend on them in hours. Each has a different military background in tactics and they are immediatly in conflict on how to prepare for the attack. Nearly a third of the men are in the infirmary, as the welsh company tries to somehow survive with no help in sight. Based on a true story.
Michael Caine stars in this epic story of the battle of Rorke's Drift, on January 22nd 1879, where 1,200 British troops found themselves completely outnumbered by irate Zulu warriors in Natal, South Africa. Having already destroyed a very large British garrison, 4,000 Zulu warriors are now on their way to overcome the handful of men stationed at Rorke's Drift. The two lieutenants in charge of the garrison (Stanley Baker and (Caine) are at odds with each other, but manage to rally the men together and put up a courageous fight - only a few of the men survived, 11 receiving the Victoria Cross. Followed in 1979 by the prequel 'Zulu Dawn'. Also available as part of the 'Michael Caine Box Set' on VHS with 'Alfie' and 'The Italian Job'.
A stubborn British commander pits his 105 men against an oncoming horde of 4,000 Zulus when he refuses to abandon his outpost.
Zulu is set in Africa in 1879 only hours after the battle of Isandhlwana. A small group of British soldiers stood their ground at a farm house against an onslaught of wave after wave of Zulus.
Zulu is one of the great movies, an epic adventure of courage in the face of incredbile odds. Based on a true story, it tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers who stood fast against an overwhelming force of 4,000 of the Zulu nation's mightest warriors in the defince of Rorkes Drift in 1879. -- Container.
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Rorke's Drift (South Africa), Battle of, 1879 Drama.