Ray Winstone Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Quality Quality Film! Love it. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Seeger Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 In my top 3 movies of all time. An absolute classic. I used to be able to say it word for word as a child. Need to dig it out of the dvd collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheile Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Totally agree. The theme tune is suparb too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I thought zulu was text talk for the bog at the zoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Love the movie. Watch it at least once a year. Must have been the scariest feeling living through that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 yeah its in my dvd collection also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Brillian film, no idea why it seems to be on every christmas though like.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Brillian film, no idea why it seems to be on every christmas though like.. Must be that Welsh choir thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Ye superb film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 My brothers have visited Rorkes Drift in Natal and sadly it's a bit dilapidated now. If it had been an Afrikaner monument, millions would have been spent on it, but as it was a British one it has been near forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Seemingly Private Hookes family were upset at his portrayal as a malingering barrack room lawyer as he finished his army career as a Regimental Sergeant Major. Great film though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Its a classic I love the way Caine n co let the rest of them off at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 "You're only supposed to blow the BLOODY DOORS OFF!" Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Just after "The Great Escape" in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPenman Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Seemingly Private Hookes family were upset at his portrayal as a malingering barrack room lawyer as he finished his army career as a Regimental Sergeant Major. Great film though. Henry Hook was a leading member of the Battalions Temperance Society and along with one of the other soldiers ordered in to the infirmary to protect the wounded, he was not as was depicted in that film malingering. There's a transcript from a radio broadcast given by CSgt Bourne in 1936 which is quite interesting, if you like that sort of thing http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/defenders/tran.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady jambo Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hate it Grandfather watches it far too often.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 the first Zulu killed was named Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Totally agree. The theme tune is suparb too. Theme tune?? Or do you me Men Of Harlech. Sung by Ivor Emanuel. March ye men of Harlech bold, Unfurl your banners in the field, Be brave as were your sires of old, And like them never yield! What tho' evry hill and dale, Echoes now with war's alarms, Celtic hearts can never quail, When Cambria calls to arms. By each lofty mountain, By each crystal fountain, By your homes where those you love Await your glad returning, Let each thought and action prove, True glory can the Cymru move, And as each blade gleams in the light, Pray "God defend the right!" Clans from Mona wending, Now with Arvon blending, Haste with rapid strides along The path that leads to glory, From Snowdon's hills with harp and song, And Nantlle's vale proceeds a throng, Whose ranks with yours shall proudly vie, "And nobly win or die!" March ye men of Harlech go, Lov'd fatherland your duty claims, Onward comes the Saxon foe, His footsteps mark'd in flames; But his march breeds no dismay, Boasting taunts we meet with scorn, Craven like their hosts shall flee Like mists before the morn. On the foemen dashing, Swords and bucklers clashing; Smite with will their savage band Nor think of e'er retreating: But with a firm unflinching hand, In blood quench ev'ry burning brand, And for each roof tree cast away A Saxon life shall pay. Thus each bosom nerving, From no danger swerving, Soon shall the invader feel The doom of fate rewarding; They firmly grasp the flashing steel, And as ye strike for Cymru's weal, Be this your cry, till life's last breath - "Our Liberty or Death!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 the first Zulu killed was named Will No he wasn't, first volley FIRE, second Volley FIRE etc a couple of times, then FIRE AT WILL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Never seen it. WHAT??? Buy it, rent it d/load it, a great film and a true story to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dix Handley Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Another cracking film... "Gods Holy Trousers!" damn fine mutton chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyt11 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 FIRE!:sterb032: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 The Zulus do have a lovely bass section though they're a bit weak in the tenors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 My great great uncle Charlie fought in the Boer war and I remember talking to him when I was very young in the 60s. He must have been one of the last surviving soldiers from it. Him and Churchill that is.... It puts into context that it didn't happen as long ago as we think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Chief Buthelezi the present day Zulu leader played the part of a Zulu chief in the film Useless information I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Never seen it. Andy the beetles have split up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 It is my favourite film of all time having watched it 87 times. Watched a documentry this week that said that apart from a couple of points (Hooky being one), the Zulu movie was very accurate and gave a true reflection. I have watched Zulu Dawn a few times - but it is a poorer film and the ending leaves me raging at the British Army Officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 It is my favourite film of all time having watched it 87 times. Watched a documentry this week that said that apart from a couple of points (Hooky being one), the Zulu movie was very accurate and gave a true reflection. I have watched Zulu Dawn a few times - but it is a poorer film and the ending leaves me raging at the British Army Officers. British Army Officers, *****! Same goes for the Charge of the light Brigade, Galipoli (I know they were Aussies) and numerous other battles/films, in fact any battle that the so called upper class took charge always involed carnage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 My great great uncle Charlie fought in the Boer war and I remember talking to him when I was very young in the 60s. He must have been one of the last surviving soldiers from it. Him and Churchill that is.... It puts into context that it didn't happen as long ago as we think. Did you ask him what it was like when Hibs won the Scottish Cup? Which as we all know was before the Boer war ended (1902)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Another cracking film... "Gods Holy Trousers!" damn fine mutton chops. This was one of the best movies Connery was in. Caine was good too. Bloody Masons show up in the strangest places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Zulu is indeed a fantastic film. The theme tune- no, not men of Harlech- is by John Williams and is probably my favorite ever theme tune. The double disc DVD is well worth a punt as it has some really interesting doco's on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbill Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 It was Enoch Powell's favourite film apparently. Don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 It was Enoch Powell's favourite film apparently. Don't know why. That would have been his original version of Homeland Security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 This was one of the best movies Connery was in. Caine was good too.Bloody Masons show up in the strangest places. Connery was in Zulu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Googled the cast and came up with this (character first, followed by actor's name):- Lieutenant John Chard Stanley Baker Reverend Otto Witt Jack Hawkins Margareta Witt Ulla Jacobsson Private Henry Hook James Booth Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead Michael Caine Color-Sergeant Bourne Nigel Green Private Owen Ivor Emmanuel Sergeant Maxfield Paul Daneman Corporal Allen Glynn Edwards Private Thomas Neil McCarthy Private Hitch David Kernan Private Cole Gary Bond Private G12 Williams Peter Gill Lance-Corporal Tom Gerrard Surgeon General Patrick Magee Private 593 Jones Richard Davies Gunner Howarth Dafydd Havard Private 710 Jones Denys Graham Corporal Schiess Dickie Owen Hughes Larry Taylor Sergeant Windridge Joe Powell Stephenson John Sullivan Sick Man Harvey Hall Adendorf Gert Van Den Bergh Commissary Dalton Dennis Folbigge Company Cook Kerry Jordan Bugler Ronald Hill Cetewayo Buthelezi Jacob Daniel Tahabalala Red Gariers Ephraim Mbhele Dance Leader Simon Sabela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Connery was in Zulu? No. They're talking about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Connery was in Zulu? No he wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 They're talking about The Man Who Would Be King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dix Handley Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 This was one of the best movies Connery was in. Caine was good too.Bloody Masons show up in the strangest places. http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073341/plotsummary Was Kipling a mason? Or was it just to give the film some legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRY Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Zulu is one of my favourite films ever. Absolutely LOVE it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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