ZULU Dawn is a much under rated film unfortunately. The prequel to ZULU it did not rate as well at the box office as ZULU but I consider it a superior film. A great wealth of both British and American actors which you normally do not see these days. The film is based on the invasion of Zululand in 1879 by the British Army under the command of Lord Chelmsford and the disaster at the Battle of Isandlwana. The first time in history the British Army had been defeated by a native army.
Shot on location in Africa the sets and wardrobe are outstanding. Portrays what it was like in the Queen Victoria army of the day. For lovers of good Military Films and epics this should satisfy you. It is right up there with films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia'. A sad episode in military history but needs to be seen.