Based on actual events. At Africa's Roarke's Drift in 1879, a British military post manned by less than a hundred soldiers is besieged by 4,000 Zulu warriors armed with spears and rifles. The soldiers use anything they can in a desperate attempt to withstand the onslaught.

CAST AND CREW

Stanley Baker Michael Caine Jack Hawkins Cyril Endfield

GENRE

Action, Drama

CERTIFICATE

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

RUN TIME

2 hours 18 minutes

RELEASED

1964