Dynamic movie based on British history.

Rating: 6/10 (2 June 2000)

Historians could nit pick at this film for awhile, but put that thought aside and enjoy an inspiring movie. Totally outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors in 1879. Ordinary soldiers deal with discipline, bravery and fighting off a lop sided attack.
The wide sweeping scene showing the warriors coming down the mountain tops is awesome. And the singing attack is very interesting. The retreating Zulu attackers chanting their mockery of Lt. Bromhead seems to put a human touch to a savage event.
A young Michael Caine plays the pompous Lt. Gonville Bromhead. Very outstanding performances come from Jack Hawkins, Nigel Green, Stanley Baker and James Booth.