Superb war drama

Rating: 9/10 (6 March 2017)

Zululand, South Africa, 1879. The British are fighting the Zulus and one of their columns has just been wiped out at Isandlwana. The Zulus next fix their sights on the small British outpost at Rorke's Drift. At the outpost are 150 British troops under the command of Lieutenants Bromhead and Chard. In the next few days these 150 troops will fight about 4,000 Zulus in one of the most courageous battles in history.
Superb movie. Based on actual events with a few dramatisations along the way. Stirring stuff, showing well the courage and heroism shown on both sides. Militarily accurate too.
Solid performances by Stanley Baker and Michael Caine in the lead roles. This was Michael Caine's first starring role in movies and the role that launched his career.