Historical account of heroic and sad slaughter

Rating: 10/10 (31 March 2001)

Great acting, setting, suspense, and action. Michael Cane is superior in his performance as the commander. The drama builds as the Zulu's diminish the British troops with each wave of attacks. With each charge of the Zulus, you expect the garrison to be overrun. When the battle ends, scores of Zulus and Brits lay slain. In reflection, the Zulus would've been victorious if they had launched a full assault from the start.