Stanley Baker stars as Lt. John Chard, Michael Caine as Lt. Gonville Bromhead, and Jack Hawkins as Rev. Otto Witt in the classic war film Zulu.
Main cast
- Lt. John ChardStanley BakerMain
- Lt. Gonville BromheadMichael CaineMain
- Rev. Otto WittJack HawkinsMain
- Margareta WittUlla JacobssonMain
- Private Henry HookJames BoothMain
- Colour Sergeant BourneNigel GreenMain
Supporting cast
- Private OwenIvor EmmanuelSupp
- Private ColePaul DanemanSupp
- Corporal ScammellGlynn EdwardsSupp
- Private ThomasNeil McCarthySupp
- Private HitchDavid KernanSupp
- King CetshwayoMangosuthu ButheleziSupp
Guest & voice
- Private DaviesRichard DaviesGuest
- Surgeon ReynoldsPatrick MageeGuest
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About this cast
Zulu is a 1964 British epic war film directed by Cy Endfield, dramatising the 1879 Battle of Rorke’s Drift. It follows a small British garrison’s desperate defence against thousands of Zulu warriors. The lead cast includes Stanley Baker, Michael Caine, and Jack Hawkins.
FAQs
Who plays Lt. John Chard in Zulu?
Lt. John Chard is played by Stanley Baker, who also co-produced the film.
Who plays Michael Caine’s character in Zulu?
Michael Caine plays Lt. Gonville Bromhead, a young and initially somewhat arrogant officer.
Is Zulu based on a true story?
Yes, Zulu is based on the real-life Battle of Rorke’s Drift (22–23 January 1879), though some characters and events are dramatised.
Where was Zulu filmed?
Principal photography took place in South Africa, primarily in the Drakensberg mountains and at the actual Rorke’s Drift site.
Who plays the Zulu king in Zulu?
King Cetshwayo is played by Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who later became a prominent South African politician.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026