Marvelous film

Rating: Null/10 (17 June 2003)

I have read many of the previous comments and done a little research of my own. The defenders of Rourkes Drift were not the South Wales Borderers but were in fact a Warwickshire regiment, they became the SWB about two years after the battle. They were not predominantly Welsh, only about 15% were. Hook was a career soldier, I could go on and on.
That aside I rate this as one of the best 'anti-war' films ever, senseless slaughter first of the British at Isandlwhana (sp) then the Zulu's at the Drift. This is not to distract from the courage of all concerned. I do not see that Stanley Baker showed any bias towards anyone apart from over epmhasising the Welsh contribution. I also do not see this site as a forum for any political ranting from whatever side.
The movie was and is a masterpeice, yes there are errors, and continuity mistakes galore (see the bloke who Chard gets the rifle from as the Zulu's attack him) this does not spoil it in any way for me, brilliant acting, good direction and fantastic scenery all make an enjoyable and gripping film.