ZULU - John Barry

[corcaighrebel]

Classic film as others point out, whatever the politics and sociological interpretation, the performances are second to none, outstanding score, never tire of this film and just today bought it on DVD for the 'old collection', Richard Burton's voice-over at the end enhanced it even more.

[Tapiola2007]

Silly little girl. First of all, I'm English so where do you suggest I go? Second, you seem to make a habit of refusing to reply to comments or messages when you find yourself and your dumb ídeas criticised - very open-minded. You can reply or not, all the same to me. However, my commens will be publicly available and readers will know I put you in your place.

[spartacusvikinga]

Happy Days.

[TheCh4rd]

one zulu warrior disliked the vid because he got stabbed!

[theAteamgirl]

Brilliant compilation from my favourite film,

only Great Britain could achieve this Bravery and Amazing Achievement !

It rightly made history !

An example of why we are the Greatest nation on this planet !

Again, great upload and thank you,

xx

[Tapiola2007]

@theAteamgirl What a stupid comment! First of all, your insight into the relative achievements of other nations is obviously limited. Secondly, basing your appreciation of the British Empire on a film (albeit a great one) is infantile. The defence of Rourke's Drift was certainly well executed and deserves our admiration; however, the subsequent legendary portrayal of the action, including the number of VCs awarded, was cooked up to mask the embarrassment and tragedy of Isandhlwana.

[theAteamgirl]

@Tapiola2007

I do not dismiss achievements of other nations,

I could say that 70% of the world's greatest inventions are British,

I could say that Great Britain defeating Argentina in 74 days was brilliant,

but, Rorke's Drift was the acknowledged greatest military defence = ever !

130 troops against 4,500 zulus,

cmon that's almost beyond belief,

I don't call anyone stupid especially if I do not know them, as you do !

[Tapiola2007]

@theAteamgirl What is your source for claiming that "70% of the world's greatest inventions are British"? You weren't even born when Britain shamelessly provoked a 'war' with Argentina and used its military advantage to overcome a demoralised, unprofessional and youthful enemy for domestic political reasons. Who acknowledges Rourke's Drift as the greatest military defence ever? I called your comment stupid. Even smart people say stupid things. Don't mistake love of country for superiority.

[theAteamgirl]

@Tapiola2007 ype in on google it states about British inventions, the Falklands belong to Britain, unless You are an argie ? type in on google world's greatest military defence, you will be saying next that Lord Rothschild does not own the American federal reserve bank I am not replying any more to your comments, if you don't like Britain, then go  back to whatever country you came from

[Tapiola2007]

@theAteamgirl Concerning Rorke's Drift, the British forces there certainly put up a gallant defence but they did not defeat the zulus and they were extrememly fortunate that the relief column came when it did. Had the column been delayed, everyone at Rorke's Drift would have been killed and we would have been talking about something completely different.

[Tapiola2007]

@theAteamgirl Give me 10 British inventions that have changed and improved human civilization and I'll give you 10 non-British inventions of equal or greater importance. My point is not to play down Britain's role but to temper your stupid suggestion that Britain has somehow single-handedly made the world a better place.

[theAteamgirl]

@Tapiola2007 Inventions, the wc radar t.v. telephone the web cats eyes on roads electric motor steam engine tin can light bulb look, just go back to your own country and stop bugging me

[TheCh4rd]

a total of nearly 1500 officers and that guy who said

" your only s'pposed to blow the bloody doors off!"

in the italian job

[TheCh4rd]

THAT TUNE IS SO EPIC :3

[barryfanatic]

This was the very first John Barry soundtrack that I bought, and the rest as they say is history, I was totally hooked , I have loved everything else that he has done ,and have never beeen disapointed. Very sad that he will not do anymore unless he is composing in heaven.

[1diesel1]

If you truly have an interest in the fight at Rourks Drift there is a book "Nothing Remains But To Fight" written in the early 90's. ISBN 1-85367-137-1. You might be able to get from Amazon. More than you ever wanted to know about the factual events and what came later for the survivors.

[johnwm1234]

its funny how bright and colourful everything is.

[jmessy007]

Great job! :)

[lndac02]

stirring thought evoking music, So many wonderful actors no longer with us. Richard Burton has a wonderful voice. He is badly missed in the acting profession

[planetrockford]

Britain has the finest actors in the world, sorry make that had.

[johnnorfolk]

sure the theme is a classic, but what i'm most impressed by is your job with the montage to fit the music. Very rousing, good job

[okfiction]

And then came John Barry EPIC score..

Very well done !

[Tapiola2007]

Unforgettable score from the amazing John Barry. Thanks for all the music, John!

[briefboyz]

There are many reasons to describe this film as an Epic and the music is not the least of them.

[melchott]

One of the best film's scores ever, a magnificent music for a great film. I will always remember John Barry while watching this film, may the music go with you master

[roger131067]

r.i.p John Barry

[tekkers]

an awesome piece of music - rest in peace John Barry. a fantastic composer.

[Jubilo1]

Superb film ; inspiring soundtrack ! Sui generis!

[Cornholio1776]

too bad british people arent this badass anymore

[Markfothers]

@Cornholio1776 i have to disagree, SAS are still out in the world somwhere kicking ass

[Cornholio1776]

@Markfothers thats true, the SAS are badass

[TheUnknownAgenda]

My sincere thanks for your time and effort in producing this, a welcome addition to my favorites. Best regards.

[chkjns]

@TheUnknownAgenda My thanks as well. You might like the music on my channel since you appreciate the best. I've created over 550 playlists. 350 honour great artists like John Barry and 111 more cover every year since 1900, so you'll find this on 1964's list, too. My channel is a time machine to over a century of pop music from around the world. Without those kind enough to post the music, I'd be lost. Chuck

[BlackRockProject]

.454 Caliber Henry-Martini Miracle.

[shamsta19]

This reminds me of my Aunt Ruby... She was the one who made me watch this for the first time as a child

[shamsta19]

@shamsta19 RIP AUNT RUBY 

[NathanH97]

a classic tribute to how one of the smallest nations in the world created the greatest empire in the world...

[justel50]

Very Good Thank You******

[Soundtrackcollector]

Thanks Steve.

[charlemagne762]

Saw this twice on the big screen as it went round again about 3 years later. I have the LP soundtrack on Ember.

[niely69]

Should this not be happening in london now?????,Just an idea old chaps,,this is Great Britain after all..

[skidlow]

although the films are not wholly accurate, they do make you damned proud to be British, shame we are now a fourth rate country seemingly being told to be in shame for our past.

[rangerover61]

The commentary at the end of this clip actually relates to the action at Isandwana, from the prequal, Zulu Dawn...

Richard Burtons commentary at the end of this film (zulu) tells of the 11 VC's won by the members of B coy, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of foot...

[Jelperman]

This movie was on TCM and it rocks!

[viperb10]

no matter how many cow hide shields and spears will never beat musketss,bullets and bayonets

[evo5dave]

No muskets. The British had Martini-Henry breech loaders if I am not mistaken. Very powerful rifle of the era.

[BradBrassman]

@evo5dave And a bayonet........with some guts behind it!

[funkmasterjee]

How many (brits) were there at the mission station at the start and how many alive when the Zulus left ??

How many Zulus did they kill ?

[ShahOfBlahII]

@funkmasterjee Always difficult to give exact numbers as the winners invariably inflate the numbers of the enemy involved. Probable that 4500 Zulus ataacked about 140 British. The Zulus lost between 350 and 500 killed, British casualties were given as 17 killed and 10 wounded, although these figures may have beeen rounded up for the Zulus and rounded down for the British

[historian500]

About 140 Brits with about 80 left.

They killed somewhere around 400-500 Zulus.

[Talbot6832]

@historian500 17 British soldiers were killed, not 60.

[historian500]

@Talbot6832 60 total casualties not dead. Sorry, I should have been more clear on that.

[colintraveller]

I have 2 copies of that on vinyl both outersleeves are different .., sadly one record is damage when I got it .. managed to buy another much later ...

[Soundtrackcollector]

The UK first press has a yellow/orange label and flipback sleeve EMBER NR 5012.

Thanks for visiting the channel.

[ArmouredCharmer1]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MOVIE !,although i do feel sorry for "Hooky" - forever painted as a malingerer when really he was a soldier`s soldier.

[AlexCottrell]

between the armies of the Zulu king Cetewayo and our Number 3 Column, consisting of Five Companies of the 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot, and one company of the 2nd Battalion, a total of nearly 1,500 men, officers and other ranks." "The Zulus, in overwhelming numbers, launched a highly disciplined attack on the slopes of the mountain ISANDHLWANA, and in spite of gallant resistance...The colum was completely annihilated"

[AlexCottrell]

The Secretary of State for War

received the following dispatch

from Lord Chelmsford, Commander-in-Chief ofHer Majesty's forces in Natal, South Africa.

"I regret to report a disastrous engagement

which took place on the morning

of the 22nd of January

[AlexCottrell]

Good Old Colour Sergent Bourne, from 1:23 on cool steady grit and determination, and a good Parry and drive from him to.

[TheRebel2007]

"There's a boil for every man in Africa...."

"...You've all got maggots in your meat, dysentery in your belly's and boils in your flesh!"

"A spot of medicinal brandy would do me goo-"

"-Brandy's only for those who are really hurt. Now hold still, this is going to hurt you more than me!"

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"HOOK! That's a 'bucking' offense!"

[iwamuro]

"Front rank, FIRE"

"Middle rank, FIRE"

"Rear rank, FIRE!!"

A movie classic from beginning to end. I must have seen it dozens of times but when it's on TV, I can't help watching it through to the end.

I would add apart that from the basic premise of Zulus attacking the mission over a day and a night, the rest of the film is largely fictional. For instance the Zulus only had a few flintlocks not rifles, Bromhead (Caine) was deaf and Hook was a sick cook not a barrack room lawyer and waster.

[Soundtrackcollector]

Thanks ...great comment

[lldragonfly]

@iwamuro: I dispute your claim of the Zulu possessing only "a few flintlocks not rifles"...you see...when you wipe out 6 companies of infantry...you pick up the ordinance of those laid to waste...that is the same in 1879 as well as in 1876...the Zulu were able to figure out how to operate a Martini-Henry as well as the Sioux were able to work a Trapdoor Springfield. Of your other claims, I cannot comment, but it is clear the Brits were subject to fire from rifles taken at Isandhlwana...

[patosi54]

@lldragonfly - Just a wee bit of research will put this rumour to rest. The Zulu amabutho that attacked Rorke's Drift were part of the reserve and did not participate in the attack at Isandhlwana. They circled around the battle and encampment crossing the Buffalo River on their way to attack Jim's Place (Rorke's Drift). No evidence exists supporting the claim that British rifles from Isandlhwana were used at Rorke's Drift by the Zulu.

[mbabist01]

@iwamuro They needed tactics like that, because the .45 caliber Martini-Henry was a rolling block, single shot rifle (and yes, I DO have a copy!).

It took men of iron then...

[WALTERBROADDUS]

@mbabist01 This battle was about the last gasp for the single shot rifle. I would have traded a boat load of Martni's for two cases of Winchesters that day.

[mbabist01]

@WALTERBROADDUS They kept it during the Sudan Wars, but only in some secondary units, most units coming from England had the new Enfield, a bolt action rifle.

[mbabist01]

@iwamuro I beg to differ with you, but the Zulus also had Martinis, which the acquired the same way the Sioux acquired repeaters: through trade. Bromhead was MOSTLY deaf (if completely, he would have been invalided out).

[DEP717]

"You think I could stand this butchers' yard more than once?"

Classic.

[collegefootballrulez]

One of the greatest war movies of all-time!!!!!

[RJM1011]

THANKYOU this is EXCELLENT 5*s

[Soundtrackcollector]

Thanks again for your comments.

[heipanhei]

Super very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Soundtrackcollector]

Glad you like it.

Thanks for your comment.

[catblanket14uk]

John Barry... i might have known.... :D

[Soundtrackcollector]

Thanks - enjoyed reading your profile.

[donno54]

my fave movie! well done ,,excellently put together

[Soundtrackcollector]

Bromhead: You mean your only plan is to stand behind a few feet of mealie bags and wait for the attack?

Glad you enjoyed the vid.

Thanks for commenting.

[EclectikEdit]

An outstanding presentation!

[Soundtrackcollector]

Thanks for commenting & taking time to view this.