8.1
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Zulu (1964)
Zulu (1964)
Overview
In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily celebrates traditional military virtues, discipline, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, focusing on the British soldiers' resilience and duty during a colonial conflict. While it portrays the Zulu with dignity, the narrative champions the defense of a colonial outpost through conventional military heroism, aligning with right-leaning themes of order and national pride.
This historical war film features a diverse cast reflecting the real-world participants of the conflict, with a significant presence of Black actors portraying Zulu warriors alongside a predominantly white British cast. The narrative largely frames the traditional identities of the British soldiers in a positive light, focusing on their bravery and resilience without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the British soldiers, representing a Christian-majority society, as heroic and disciplined. While a missionary character is depicted with personal flaws, these are not attributed to Christianity itself, and the faith is not presented negatively.
The film "Zulu, 1964" is a historical war drama centered on the Battle of Rorke's Drift. Its narrative focuses exclusively on the conflict between British soldiers and Zulu warriors, without any discernible depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, the film has no net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'Zulu, 1964' is a historical war drama depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift. Based on the film's genre, historical context, and the provided information, there are no identifiable transgender characters or themes present in the narrative. The story focuses exclusively on the military conflict and the soldiers involved, leaving no room for such depictions.
The film "Zulu" is a historical war drama primarily depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift. Female characters, such as Margareta Witt, are present but do not engage in direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles are non-combatant, focused on the civilian presence during the conflict.
The film "Zulu" is a historical war drama based on the 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift. All major historical figures, including British soldiers and the missionary Otto Witt, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders. There are no instances of characters established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The 1964 film "Zulu" depicts a historical battle between British soldiers and Zulu warriors. All major characters, both British and Zulu, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical figures and groups they represent.
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7.7
7.4
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9.7
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