Movie Description
Black As Hell and Thick As Grass
(1971)Overview
An account of two battles between Zulus and the British at Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift, from the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, written and presented by Kenneth Griffith. Mr. Griffith, a Welshman, presents the history of British politics and policies which led to the confrontation between the British Army and the Zulus, reading letters from the soldiers, diary entries from the officers, as well as observations from the Zulu warriors and their king.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michael Pearce
- Producer : John Hefin
- Writer : Kenneth Griffith
- Cast : Kenneth Griffith
Cast
Presenter
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Facts
Original TitleBlack As Hell and Thick As Grass
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 04m
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- War






















