

Zulu Dawn
“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.
Where to watch Zulu Dawn in United States
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Where is Zulu Dawn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Filmzie, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Zulu Dawn
Zulu Dawn is a 1979 English-language adventure, drama and history film directed by Douglas Hickox. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, John Mills. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Midnight Pulp.
Zulu Dawn was produced by Lamitas, Samarkand, and Zulu Dawn NV and made in Netherlands and United States of America. It was released on May 14, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Douglas Hickox
- Writers
- Cy Endfield, Anthony Story
- Release date
- May 14, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Netherlands, United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Lamitas, Samarkand, Zulu Dawn NV
Zulu Dawn cast & crew
Zulu Dawn was directed by Douglas Hickox and written by Cy Endfield and Anthony Story.
The cast features Burt Lancaster as Col. Anthony Durnford, Peter O'Toole as Lord Chelmsford, John Mills as Sir Henry Bartle Frere, Denholm Elliott as Colonel Pulleine, Simon Ward as Lt. Vereker, and Nigel Davenport as Col. Hamilton-Brown.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Ousama Rawi, and it was produced by Nate Kohn and Barrie Saint Clair.
Is Zulu Dawn worth watching?
Zulu Dawn holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 114 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and history, Zulu Dawn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zulu Dawn
In United States, you can stream Zulu Dawn on YouTube TV, Philo, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and Cineverse Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Zulu Dawn

Burt Lancaster
Col. Anthony Durnford

Peter O'Toole
Lord Chelmsford

John Mills
Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Denholm Elliott
Colonel Pulleine

Simon Ward
Lt. Vereker

Nigel Davenport
Col. Hamilton-Brown

Michael Jayston
Col. Crealock

Peter Vaughan
QSM Bloomfield

James Faulkner
Lt. Melvill

Christopher Cazenove
Lt. Coghill

Bob Hoskins
C.S.M. Williams

David Bradley
Pte Williams
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Zulu Dawn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zulu Dawn in United States?
Zulu Dawn is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Zulu Dawn on YouTube TV?
Yes — Zulu Dawn is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Zulu Dawn in?
Zulu Dawn is originally in English, with audio tracks including Zulu, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zulu Dawn?
Zulu Dawn runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Zulu Dawn rated?
Zulu Dawn is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 114 ratings.











