ZULU DAWN (1979)
One Of The Most Intense Battle Classics Of Our Time, Now Re-mastered In HD!
LOS ANGELES, CA, February 25th, 2013 – Severin Films have announced the March 12th Blu-ray + DVD combo release of the ZULU DAWN, the epic 70s prequel to the classic ZULU, fully restored in hi-definition and packed with exclusive new Bonus Features.
Burt Lancaster, Peter O’Toole, Simon Ward, Bob Hoskins and Sir John Mills lead an all-star cast in the shocking true story of The Battle of Isandlwana: In January 1879, arrogant officials of the British colony of Natal, Africa issued a list of unauthorized ultimatums to the Zulu Nation. When the Zulu King refused their demands, the Empire declared war. And in a series of grave tactical blunders, a garrison of 1,500 British soldiers faced an army of 25,000 enraged Zulu warriors in what would become the most horrifying disaster in British military history.
Nigel Davenport (CHARIOTS OF FIRE), Denholm Elliott (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK), Phil Daniels(QUADROPHENIA) and 13,000 actual Zulus co-star in this acclaimed prequel to ZULU, fully restored to its correct aspect ratio, and re-mastered in stunning HD for the first time ever in America. Extras include new featurettes with Zulu War expert Ian knight, the film's historical advisor Midge Carter, a visit to the actual locations of the battle of Isandhlwana hosted by Knight, and a selection of rare out-takes.
Nigel Davenport (CHARIOTS OF FIRE), Denholm Elliott (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK), Phil Daniels(QUADROPHENIA) and 13,000 actual Zulus co-star in this acclaimed prequel to ZULU, fully restored to its correct aspect ratio, and re-mastered in stunning HD for the first time ever in America. Extras include new featurettes with Zulu War expert Ian knight, the film's historical advisor Midge Carter, a visit to the actual locations of the battle of Isandhlwana hosted by Knight, and a selection of rare out-takes.
ZULU DAWN (1970)
1979 • 113 minutes • Color • 2.35:1, 16x9 • SRP $29.95 • 1 DVD, 1 BLU RAY