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Tribal Warfare | Africa
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Best British Art Direction Colour | 1965
Budget 1,720,000 USD
Box Office Collection 8,000,000 USD
The historical Colour Sergeant Bourne was 24 during the defence of Rorke's Drift (Nigel Green, who played him, was 40). He was the last defender of the post to die as an honorary Lieutenant Colonel, on V.E. Day, May 8, 1945, age 91.
Private Henry Hook was required to be in the field hospital, which consisted mostly of interior shots. Therefore, James Booth did not travel with the cast and crew to South Africa for filming.
Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who comes from a long line of Zulu warriors and royalty, played his great-grandfather, King Cetewayo. In an interview, he said the director had identified a radio announcer to play the part, "but when he saw me he said that he saw a family resemblance and persuaded me to take part as an extra."
The world premiere took place in London, on the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Rorke's Drift.
Michael Caine only earned £4,000 for his role. Stanley Baker and Jack Hawkins were the highest paid actors, with £30,000 each.
"Pvt. Cole: Why is it us? Why us? Colour Sergeant Bourne: Because we're here, lad. Nobody else. Just us."
"Lieutenant John Chard: The army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day. Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead: Looks bad in the newspapers and upsets civilians at their breakfast."
