This movie is considered a prequel to the classic and great movie Zulu. There is an all star cast in this DVD which includes Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, Simon Ward and Bob Hoskins. The story is based on a factual incident in history about the conflict between the British and the Zulu nation.

In January of 1879 the arrogant British offcials sent a message to the Zulu King demanding the King change his policies. The King refused to give in to the British official. The British were confident that their superior fire power and military experience would easily beat the Zulus. Needless to say, they were dead wrong. They encountered 25,000 angry Zulus and the British soldiers were slaughtered, causing this historical defeat for the British military.