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Zulu Dawn Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD

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Released: 6th July 2026. THE WORLDWIDE UHD PREMIERE LIMITED EDITION 3-DISC UHD & BLU-RAY INCLUDES 6+ HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES, 100-PAGE BOOK, POSTER & ART CARDS Screen legends Burt Lancaster (GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL), Peter O’Toole (LAWRENCE OF ARABIA), Simon Ward (THE THREE MUSKETEERS) and Bob Hoskins (THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY) lead an all-star cast in this “fascinating and awesome” (DVD Talk) prequel to the 1964 classic ZULU: In January 1879, officials of the British colony of Natal, Africa issued a list of ultimatums to the Zulu Nation. When the Zulu King refused, the Empire declared war. And in a series of grave tactical blunders, a garrison of 1,500 British soldiers faced 25,000 enraged Zulu warriors in what would become the most horrific disaster in British military history. Nigel Davenport (CHARIOTS OF FIRE), Denholm Elliott (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK) and Simon Sabela (SHAKA ZULU) co-star in this “eye-filling, spectacular experience” (Mondo Digital), directed by Douglas Hickox (THEATRE OF BLOOD) from a screenplay by ZULU writer/director Cy Endfield, now scanned in 4K from the interpositive with 6+ hours of new and archival Special Features, plus an exclusive 100 page book, poster and art cards. SPECIAL FEATURES EXCLUSIVE: 100-Page Collectors Book With New Articles By Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis EXCLUSIVE:6 Collectors’ Art Cards EXCLUSIVE:Double-Sided Poster DISC 1: 4K UHD - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis Theatrical Trailer DISC 2: BLU-RAY – ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis War Cry of the Zulu – The Making Of ZULU DAWN, A Feature-Length Documentary Narrated By Dai Bradley Featuring Producer Nate Kohn, Co-Producer & Actor James Faulkner And Many More  Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story – A Documentary On The South African Actor/Director  The Saga Of Bob’s Last Stands – Bob Hoskins’ Death Scene The Scene That Never Was – The Eclipse At Isandlwana TheatricalTrailer DISC 3: BLU-RAY – U.S. THEATRICAL VERSION (98 mins) The Symbol Of Sacrifice (1918) – The 1997 Reconstruction Of The Historical South African Film  Saviour Of The Symbol Of Sacrifice – Interview With Mayer Levy, producer of the restoration of The Symbol of Sacrifice The History Of The Zulu Wars – Featurette With Zulu Rising Author Ian Knight  Recreating The War – Interview With Historical Advisor Midge Carter  A Visit To The Battlefield – Author Ian Knight Visits The Location Of The Battle Of Isandlwana  Outtakes

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  • Details

    Released:
    6th July 2026
    Category:
    Feature, War
    Studio:
    Severin Films
    Format:
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Certification:
    Parental Guidance – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
    Barcode:
    5037899008478
  • Description

    THE WORLDWIDE UHD PREMIERE
    LIMITED EDITION 3-DISC UHD & BLU-RAY
    INCLUDES 6+ HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES, 100-PAGE BOOK, POSTER & ART CARDS


    Screen legends Burt Lancaster (GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL), Peter O’Toole (LAWRENCE OF ARABIA), Simon Ward (THE THREE MUSKETEERS) and Bob Hoskins (THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY) lead an all-star cast in this “fascinating and awesome” (DVD Talk) prequel to the 1964 classic ZULU: In January 1879, officials of the British colony of Natal, Africa issued a list of ultimatums to the Zulu Nation. When the Zulu King refused, the Empire declared war. And in a series of grave tactical blunders, a garrison of 1,500 British soldiers faced 25,000 enraged Zulu warriors in what would become the most horrific disaster in British military history. Nigel Davenport (CHARIOTS OF FIRE), Denholm Elliott (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK) and Simon Sabela (SHAKA ZULU) co-star in this “eye-filling, spectacular experience” (Mondo Digital), directed by Douglas Hickox (THEATRE OF BLOOD) from a screenplay by ZULU writer/director Cy Endfield, now scanned in 4K from the interpositive with 6+ hours of new and archival Special Features, plus an exclusive 100 page book, poster and art cards.

    SPECIAL FEATURES
    • EXCLUSIVE: 100-Page Collectors Book With New Articles By Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis
    • EXCLUSIVE:6 Collectors’ Art Cards
    • EXCLUSIVE:Double-Sided Poster

    DISC 1: 4K UHD - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins)
    • Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis
    • Theatrical Trailer

    DISC 2: BLU-RAY – ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins)
    • Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis
    • War Cry of the Zulu – The Making Of ZULU DAWN, A Feature-Length Documentary Narrated By Dai Bradley Featuring Producer Nate Kohn, Co-Producer & Actor James Faulkner And Many More 
    • Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story – A Documentary On The South African Actor/Director 
    • The Saga Of Bob’s Last Stands – Bob Hoskins’ Death Scene
    • The Scene That Never Was – The Eclipse At Isandlwana
    • TheatricalTrailer

    DISC 3: BLU-RAY – U.S. THEATRICAL VERSION (98 mins)
    • The Symbol Of Sacrifice (1918) – The 1997 Reconstruction Of The Historical South African Film 
    • Saviour Of The Symbol Of Sacrifice – Interview With Mayer Levy, producer of the restoration of The Symbol of Sacrifice
    • The History Of The Zulu Wars – Featurette With Zulu Rising Author Ian Knight 
    • Recreating The War – Interview With Historical Advisor Midge Carter 
    • A Visit To The Battlefield – Author Ian Knight Visits The Location Of The Battle Of Isandlwana 
    • Outtakes
    Region Code:
    Region A,B,C
    Duration:
    118 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Ian Knight (Anglo-Zulu war historian) and Simon Lewis (film historian), Documentaries: 'War Cry of the Zulu'; 'Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story'; 'The Saga of Bob's Last Stands'; 'The Scene That Never Was'; 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 'A Visit to the Battlefield'; 'The History of the Zulu Wars', Interviews: Mayer Levy (producer of the restoration of 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'); Midge Carter (historical advisor), 6 collectors' art cards; Double-sided poster; Original theatrical version (118 min.) and US theatrical version (98 min.) included, Outtakes, Trailers
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