The Historical Movies Podcast

Zulu (1964)


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"Zulus sir! Thousands of 'em!"

Stanley Baker, Michael Caine and Jack Hawkins star in Cy Endfield's depiction of the Battle of Rorke's Drift in this classic of '60s cinema.

We discuss the real Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879 and the causes and outcomes of the Anglo-Zulu War. Plus what make '60s movies so unique and brilliant, is Hook the film's hero, and is this the best sideburn movie ever made?

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The Historical Movies PodcastBy Ros and Bryce Evans