Zulu Dawn (1979)
| Release Date | 15 May 1979 |
| Tagline | The sun dawned bloodied...two great armies met face to face...and the earth trembled to the sound of the Zulu death chant! |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War |
| Country | USASouth AfricaNetherlands |
| Filming Locations | South Africa |
| Language | English, Zulu |
| Sound Mix | Dolby |
| Color | Color |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Adventure Drama, British Empire Film |
| Niche Genre | Historical Film |
| Themes | Political Unrest, Great Battles, Colonialism |
| Tones | Tense, Sweeping, Confrontational, Grim, Atmospheric, Menacing |
| Tags | Against All Odds, Battle [war], Colonialism, Cross Cultural Relations, Government, Territory, Uprising, Warrior |
Zulu Dawn is a 1979 war film about the actual Battle of Isandlwana between British and Zulu forces in 1879 in South Africa. The screenplay was by Cy Endfield, from his book, and Anthony Story. The film was directed by Douglas Hickox. The score was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Simon Ward
Lt. William Vereker
Paul Copley
Cpl. Storey
Donald Pickering
Maj. Russell R.A.
Ian Yule
Cpl. Fields
Peter J. Elliott
Sentry
Brian O'Shaughnessy
Maj. Smith R.A.
Jan Bruyns
Elder Boer
Sydney Chama
S. M. Kambula
Len Sparrowhawk
Trooper James
Ronald Pickup
Lt. Harford
Don Leonard
Fannin
Patrick Mynhardt
Col. Harness
Chris Chittell
Lt. Milne
Simon Sabela
King Cetshwayo
Ken Gampu
Mantshonga
Gilbert Tjabane
Bayele
Abe Temba
Uhama
Mantu Ben Louis Ndebele
Siswe
Anna Calder-Marshall
Fanny Colenso
Kenneth Baker
Mr. de Witt
Claire Marshall
Mrs. de Witt
Vivienne Drummond
Lady Frere
Graham Armitage
Capt. Shepstone
Ray Davies
Sergeant Murphy
Norman Els
Isandlwana redcoat
Terrick Fitzhugh
Adjutant
Larry Taylor
Grenadier
Ashley Waldorf
Field Hospital Casualty
Director
Douglas Hickox
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Writer
Cy Endfield
,
Anthony Story
Producer
Nate Kohn
producer
Dieter Nobbe
associate producer
Barrie Saint Clair
executive producer
Original Music
Elmer Bernstein
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Cinematographer
Ousama Rawi
Editor
Malcolm Cooke
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Casting Director
Irene Lamb
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Production Designer
John Rosewarne
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Art Director
Peter Williams
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Costume Designer
John Buckley
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Makeup Department
Colin Arthur
makeup artist
Colin Polson
hair stylist
Production Manager
John Stodel
production manager
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Monty Everill
third assistant director
David Freese
third assistant director
Roger Inman
first assistant director
Ross Kettle
third assistant director
Steve Lanning
first assistant director: second unit
Peter MacDonald
second unit director
Nic Monat
second assistant director: second unit
Michael Stiebel
third assistant director
Cedric Sundstrom
second assistant director
David Tomblin
second unit director
Art Department
Vernon Dixon
set dresser
Mike Fowlie
property master
Charles Torbett
property master
Ray Wilson
construction coordinator
Sound Department
Robin Gregory
sound mixer
Gerry Humphreys
sound re-recording mixer
Robin O'Donoghue
assistant dubbing mixer
Don Sharpe
sound editor
Terry Sharratt
boom operator
Special Effects
Richard Richtsfeld
special effects supervisor
Stunts
Doug Robinson
stunt coordinator
Ashley Waldorf
extra stunts
Jannie Wienand
stunt supervisor
Camera and Electrical Department
Eddie Collins
focus puller
Vincent G. Cox
camera operator: second camera
Ray Hall
grip
Peter MacDonald
photographer: second unit
Keith Phillips
clapper loader
Ronnie Taylor
camera operator
Karl-Heinz Vogelmann
still photographer
Micky Wilson
gaffer
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jon-Jon Lambon
wardrobe master
Editorial Department
Peter Boyle
assistant editor
Music Department
Michael Clifford
music editor
Christopher Palmer
orchestrator
Other Crew
Angela Allen
continuity
John Beharrell
production accountant
Ken Buckle
horse master
Midge Carter
historical advisor
Geoff Freeman
unit publicist
Debi Nethersole
production secretary
John Sparkes
assistant to executive producer
Fred Swart
location manager
Dennis Van Der Merwe
location manager
Freda Wessels
assistant accountant
Carol Woodman
producer secretary
Ross Kettle
runner
Thanks
Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi
the producers wish to thank: without whose help and cooperation this film could not have been made
King Goodwill Zwelethini KaBhekuzulu
the producers wish to thank: without whose help and cooperation this film could not have been made
Production Company
Lamitas
Samarkand
Zulu Dawn NV
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Distributor
American Cinema Releasing
All Video
Best Buy Movie GmbH (BBM)
Cine Plus Home Entertainment
Image Entertainment
Mosaic Movies
Opening Distribution
Video Treasures
Miscellaneous
National Screen
titles
People of the Zulu Nation
the producers wish to thank: without whose help and cooperation this film could not have been made
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The
music performed by
Twickenham Film Studios
sound re-recorded and dubbed at
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