As a Kiwi I love it when the Welsh rugby fans in Cardiff answer the All Black's haka with a rousing rendition of this song. The Haka is cool but this is better.
That's amazing. My distant none maternal relative lt tiegnmouth melvill as portrayed in zulu dawn by James Faulkner was pomostuasly awarded the vc for saving the 1st 24ths colours at the Battle of Isandlwana. I dread to think what was going through the minds of the 5 companys of 1st 24th and the 1 company of the 2nd battalion that were massacred. To the boys who defended rorkes drift even though the main part of their regiment were dead from the previous battle. One scene I always get a chill from on zulu dawn is when Chelmsford returns to the camp and one of his officers says "I rode a little along the track to rorkes drift the sky is red with fire" I always think of those brave individuals who were at rorkes drift and the gallant resistance they put up for 13 long hours of fighting
Surprising fact, the zulus who played in this absolutely loved it! They were so happy with the effort the director put into keeping both sides morally equal. Some of the white men who played and produced in this film became strong friends with the locals. Edit: as an Irishman this makes me uncannily patriotic
@@alynwillams4297 I heard they had to pay in Cattle since the Zulus doesn't have/see value in the SA money. This was from another comment section years ago, so take it with a grain of salt.
I never realised until recently that Michael Caine had faced a similar real life experience during the Korean war, probably why he sounds so convincing when he shouts "Volley Fire" 👍
I think it wouldn't work because modern audiences would be more sympathetic to the natives due to portrayals like in this movie. This movie is nuetral, today it would be polarized
The Scots and the Irish and us Welsh are the warriors that made the empire no matter what the English say. They were too busy watching from a distance with tea and biscuits
@@jameshartley616132 Welsh men in that regiment I believe Wales wasn't independent until the 50s. So your irony of it being English isn't factional. Welsh boys held the line.
A friend of mine bought the Zulu soundtrack album just for this song - and it wasn't there ! Some critics said this scene was absurd, but the Zulus testified that just before thay made their final charge at Islawanda ( the battle they fought just before Roark's Drift, where they slaughtered the British) the soldiers sang God Save The Queen and shook each other's hands. By the way, the song is also sung, in Welsh, in the movie Apache Drums.
When Britain was great now we have people in this country trying to make us ashamed of the uk well sod them I very proud to be born and brought up here this country is is fantastic because everyone wants to come here and it's our forefathers who made it great god bless them.
They showed us this movie when I was doing my corporal course in the army and one of the instructors, who was a bit of an expert on the Zulu Wars, said “that’s the ways wars should be fought”, meaning man-to-man. But another instructor says, “yes, with the other side without bullets!”, to the general laughter of the audience. 😂
our guns werent too good then.. and they were mightly fit warriors with their shields and spears :) The gun then wasnt what it is now. Not until the machine gun. The bayonate was still pretty much primary weapon.
ZULU..Incredible Film portraying The battle at Rorke's Drift .Its impossible to imagine the real horrors of armed conflict like this.. Rorke's Drift. 1879.. 11 Victoria crosses. Men of Harlech. Incredibly Moving. Rousing deep inside the heart. Tears trickle. 😢 😢😢.
Colour Sergeant Frank Bourne was NOT awarded the Victoria Cross for his valorous defence of Rorkes Drift however, as he was a non-commissioned rank not an officer, so he didn't qualify. He was STILL training British Soldiers Through WW1 His Final Rank upon retirement was Lieutenant-Colonel. He died in May of 1945 ONE DAY after V.E. Day, the LAST surviving defender of Rorke's Drift.
@@williammcilwraith9304Yep, it's a great film but the details are largely a work of fiction. I forget exactly how many British were killed at Rourke's Drift, but it was in the teens. I would far rather have been behind the baracades with a rifle than running across that open ground with a short spear
@@philking7505 Sounding a bit racist and parochial there - the Zulu forces also had rifles. Many captured from the rout of the main British forces after the battle of Isawanda which led to this battle. In fact pretty much all the casualties you cite for the British were from gunshot wounds by those weapons. They also had several thousand troops, and cavalry.
What an incredibly stirring rendition of this mighty ballad. Zulu is a tremendous film and this may well be my favorite compilation of scenes from the movie, as well as my favorite version of Men of Harlech. From this Scots Irish man to my Welsh Celtic kinsmen: you are of such strength in song & story. I salute you.
The English had no baritones. Enjoy it for the great movie it was instead of criticising. We all know it was the English colonisation that dragooned the mighty Scots Irish and Welsh without whom no empire would have been achieved
@penderyn8794 Tell me, are you and your fellow zoomer intellectuals happier now being overrun by hordes very similar in appearance to the Zulus, whilst still ostensibly being under colonial rule?
I first saw this great movie when I went Kapooka Army Training Camp in Australia. 🇦🇺. I was inspired by the teamwork, pride, passion to my mates and last but not least my country’s Flag. To this day I still get goose bumps when I watch this outstanding movie.
Those are all great except for a country's flag. Patriotism doesn't mean defending imperialism, colonialism, invading and occupying other people's homes. We must accept and take responsibilities for our atrocities so we can take pride in what is courageous and brave.
@@patrickmuro5778 there is nothing wrong with being proud of your countries flag, particular Great Britain, one of, if not the most, influential countries in human history and I also doubt. You speak truly when you say “we” because you are sounding largely like a Jewish man again trying to make Europeans shameful and reject their great history that forged the modern world, Africans would have and still haven’t achieved anything, ever. The modern world was made by Europeans and colonialism was helpful to African tribes in the long run for without it, they would still be starving to death, mauling each other to death and living poor lives. But i forget that they live those lives anyway because they killed and expelled the white citizens of Africa and hence ruined the continent. Jews like you just want to make Europeans ashamed of their culture and to reject it so you can reduce them to nothing but slaves that don’t know it.
Oh yes, me too! First saw it about the same year as you, when I was in my 20s. Now I am 81 and still happy to watch it (except that now, someone else from the cast has died off each time, it seems!
Tom hanks father's favourite film. he took tom to watch it when it first come out.and he loved Michael caines perfomance (not a lot of people know that)
To this day an INCREDIBLE movie. The scene where the Zulu crest the hills surrounding Rorke's Drift...CHILLING. Imagine 150 men facing 4000 Zulu Warriors, and holding them off. Inconceivable, and yet it happened.
You are so correct. This is a brilliant film. So imagine our disappointment. My husband was in the British Army, we were posted to Gibraltar way back 1979 or thereabouts, where television viewing was limited. So at peak viewing time up pops what we all thought was going to be this incredible film. Nope, it was an advert for Silk Cut cigarettes. Mind you it got most people talking about it the next day and it was a brilliant advert, even if we don’t smoke. That was when they made adverts that were almost as good as great films. One bit in the film that really struck home is at the end as the roll call is taken. Maybe, just maybe we will eventually again see film directors and producers who will have the courage of these men and make films that are not PC and are fit to be watched.
I remember going to see this film with my dad its,one of my earliest memories back in the 60s .Watched it many times since a great film great actors and it was respectful to those brave warriors on both sides
Incredible bravery on both sides in this battle. Can you conceive of charging into unrelenting rifle fire with a cowhide shield and a spear? Never doubt the courage of the Zulu warriors.
Despite being English this sends shivers down my spine, and Is an incredible patriotic song not just for the welsh but all Britons. I know some Welsh people don’t like being part of the United Kingdom and some of those reasons are understandable, but nevertheless the greatness the United Kingdom has achieved in its 316 years belongs to all its people and the Welsh, Scot’s, Irish and English together achieved what alone we never could have, it’s our difference of ideas and unique mix of cultures that make the United Kingdom so amazing, although I understand some separatist desires, please don’t through this beautiful nation away, we all belong together as a family of nations that together have achieve greatness. 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴
This was one of my father's favorite films. I only watched it recently, to check out what he told me many years ago. Being a dentist, he noted that in one of the scenes where Michael Caine shouts "Fire!", it reveals his amalgam fillings, which didn't exist in the 19th century.
If a position is against impossible odds, use the English or the welsh to defend it. If you need to take a position against impossible odds, use the Scottish or Irish.
Every time I hear Men of Harlech, at the end I feel like yelling "Front Rank Fire!". Seriously though, I've been to South Africa and when visiting Royal Natal National Park I had a sense of deja vu, only realising later that's where they made the film. The mountainous backdrop of the Drakensbergs was very familiar. A couple of days later got to go to Rorke's Drift itself. Was still just a small settlement with some memorials and I recall a diorama of the battle. On trips to the UK, I've been to the Regimental Museum in Brecon and also visited Chard's grave in Somerset., such was the impact the movie had on me.
Men of Harlech stop your dreaming, Can’t you see their spear points gleaming? See their warrior pennant’s streaming, To this battlefield, Men of Harlech stand ye steady, It cannot be ever said ye, For the battle we’re not ready, Welshman never yield! From the hills rebounding, Let this war cry sounding, Summon all at Cambrias call, The mighty force surrounding, Men of Harlech onto glory, This will ever be your story, Keep these burning words before ye, Welshman will not yield! Men of Harlech stop your dreaming, Can’t you see their spear points gleaming? See their warrior pennant’s streaming, To this battlefield, Men of Harlech stand ye steady, It cannot be ever said ye, For the battle we’re not ready, Welshman never yield! From the hills rebounding, Let this war cry sounding, Summon all at Cambrias call, The mighty force surrounding, Men of Harlech onto glory, This will ever be your story, Keep these burning words before ye, Welshman will not yield!
Imagine this song sung in Cardiff at rugby home games. As an Irish man I am glad that the famed Welsh don't. It's tough enough without a backing track like that.
I have watched this film a number of times over the tears ,it being my favourite and saw it at the cinema when it first came out.This scene always brings a lump to my throat especially the moving part where they gradually bring the song louder until it overshadows the zulu chant
Got that right. Men who believed in right, a cause. Something better than themselves. Not to believe in a cause worth dieing for, you're empty inside. GOD, COUNTRY, DUTY, , HONOR.
Hello from the Welsh American Channel. Just want to let you know that we Welsh Americans are also interested in what is going on in Wales and Welsh patriotic music. Cymru am byth!
And today, as was sadly inevitable, Zulu is put in the frame by Prevent for inspiring racism and far right extremism. From this film, I actually learned respect for the Zulus and my Welsh brothers.
They should seek correct information from the Zulu king who advised on this production. Speak to real people who know and care how. their ancestors were portrayed as BRAVE WARRIORS of the BRAVE RESPECTED ZULU NATION.
I always cry at the end because the Zulus could have won but salute fellow braves instead. It is one of the most powerful and beautiful scenes in movie history. I'll bet Prevent has never watched the movie.
On one side, small numbers, relatively high tech (I own a Martini-Henry, and it ain't no rapid-fire weapon by any standard) and tremendous courage; on the other side, way larger numbers, very low-tech, and courage second to none. Respect to all involved; may Valhalla greet the warriors from both sides.
@@nickjung7394 None of those would have been in use by the Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift, the battle depicted in this movie, which was happening at about the same time as Isandlwana some distance away. The Zulus at Rorke's Drift did have a handful of previously captured Martinis but as they had no small arms training they had very limited effect.
@@normandduern2413 check your dates and the facts. Zulus took over 1000 rifles from Isandlwana. You will be telling me next that Zulus can't shoot because they can't shut one eye; I suggest you have a conversation with a Zulu! And, of course, the Martini Henry was easier to fire than the rifles that the Zulus already had. Zulus are not thick....they were quite capable of firing Martini Henrys!
@@nickjung7394 "Although the Zulu position was a commanding one - a squad of good shots armed with efficient rifles could have made Chard's position untenable within minutes - the Zulus were neither good shots, nor well armed." (Ian Knight, Rorke's Drift 1879, "Pinned Like Rats in a Hole"; Osprey Campaign Series #41, Osprey Publishing 1996), p. 38. As to dates, the Battle of Isandlawana took place on January 22, 1879; that of Rorke’s drift, six miles from Isandlwana, also began on January 22 and carried on into January 23 1879. Had captured weapons been in play at Rorke’s drift, the British force would have been wiped out in an eyeblink. By the way, the Zulus despised rifles, regarding them as unmanly; they prized assegais.
Zulu chief and future South African political leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi played Zulu King Cetshwayo kaMpande, his great-grandfather. Brings a tear to my eyes, and I'm English.
As an Englishman I will always mock in a friendly manner our Welsh fellows and accept it in return. But you're a fine people, and with us or without us whatever the future may hold, the very best to you.
Great video, I saw this film when it first came out. Such a shame that Lt Bromhead was not young and dashing like Michael Caine (who I met years later as he lived in the same village as my parents). The real Bromhead was elderly even for a Victorian subaltern, deaf in one ear and may not have been the sharpest knife in the drawer. Maybe this is why he was defending the depot instead of up at Ishlanwana (which, of course, probably saved his life)? And, at the time, the 24th were the Warwicks becoming the South Wales Borderers later although I believe theyr recuited in Wales (but what's a bit of artistic licence when you've got a first class film?)
Being a Canadian with both English and Scotsman heritage who also had a grandad in the military, just hearing this fills me with such pride and humility. Also Welshman and Canadians both are known for not yielding ^^ I salute my Welsh brothers
An old PE teacher I had was from Wales (I live in Western USA) and he had an amazing singing voice, even after living in the USA he still had a great Welsh Choir voice
Did your PE Teacher train at St Luke's College? I had the great privilege of being there 1957 - 60 after our National Service in the RAF. Because of my paternal Welsh grandparents, I had a fairly good voice but I shut up when all those Welsh lads started singing - particularly after a rugby game. Playing with them was a great experience: singing with them was a great pleasure. I know that several of the lads came over to US and I, along with a few others, came to Canada in '66.
Brilliant film, brilliant actors. If push comes to shove. All of the people of Great Britain and indeed Eire will be together to protect our way of life.
One of the most impressive features of the film is it depicted the courage and honor of BOTH sides. One faced overwhelming numbers, the other faced advanced weapons (for the time) and a well disciplined force in a solid defensive position. It also depicted the respect of both forces for the courage of their opponents.
As a Kiwi I love it when the Welsh rugby fans in Cardiff answer the All Black's haka with a rousing rendition of this song. The Haka is cool but this is better.
@@GabeHorn1 wtf are you talking about? I am neither Maori nor Welsh. There are other ethnicities, you know.
Haka not Evan traditional
@@MarkWarburton-bo9ve nonsense
We Welsh didn't sing in English we sang different language
As a neutral American I would not mess with either group. Bad ass warriors. Semper Fi
I have a photo of my great-granduncle on parade with John Williams VC of Rorke's Drift fame.
👍👍
That's amazing. My distant none maternal relative lt tiegnmouth melvill as portrayed in zulu dawn by James Faulkner was pomostuasly awarded the vc for saving the 1st 24ths colours at the Battle of Isandlwana. I dread to think what was going through the minds of the 5 companys of 1st 24th and the 1 company of the 2nd battalion that were massacred. To the boys who defended rorkes drift even though the main part of their regiment were dead from the previous battle. One scene I always get a chill from on zulu dawn is when Chelmsford returns to the camp and one of his officers says "I rode a little along the track to rorkes drift the sky is red with fire" I always think of those brave individuals who were at rorkes drift and the gallant resistance they put up for 13 long hours of fighting
John Williams is from my home town his home is about 1/4 mile from mine .. local legend he has a gravestone in Llantarnam church 🏴
And a fine pub in Cwmbran named in his honour.
@@leopoldstotch3524Alias John Fielding, born of Irish parents.
"Who do you think is coming to wipe out your little band, the Genadier Guards?" One of the great lines in movie history! Love this film!
Surprising fact, the zulus who played in this absolutely loved it! They were so happy with the effort the director put into keeping both sides morally equal. Some of the white men who played and produced in this film became strong friends with the locals.
Edit: as an Irishman this makes me uncannily patriotic
Did you know at the time they had to pay the zulus in cattle as they weren’t allowed to pay them in anything else.
@@alynwillams4297 I heard they had to pay in Cattle since the Zulus doesn't have/see value in the SA money.
This was from another comment section years ago, so take it with a grain of salt.
As a Ukrainian, this movie inspired me. Men in mortal conflict, learning to admire each other.
Well done Sir 👏 Why not .
These little islands have produced some extraordinary people. Let's not forget it.
I never realised until recently that Michael Caine had faced a similar real life experience during the Korean war, probably why he sounds so convincing when he shouts "Volley Fire" 👍
he never received proper acknowledgement for the action. At least a MM would be appropriate. Charlie 3, copy that ?
My grandmother was born in wales and instilled in me the love of welsh choirs and their beautiful voices.
That movie scene has a special place in my heart.
hünkarim ne işiniz var burada
Yes, colonizers invading, slaughtering and taking other people's homes always leaves a lump in my throat.
@@patrickmuro5778 YES YES YES LOVE ❤️ IT FOR YOUR MODERN DAY LUXURY AND LIFE OF EASE AND PLEASURE!!!
@@patrickmuro5778 yep, thanks for clearing up what the zulus did.
@@patrickmuro5778 True but it was a last stand 0:53
They’d never make a film like this today
That's just sad
The world is just so woke to the point anything that is historically accurate will be perceived as racist
This film actually presents the zulus as valiant and capable warriors, but even then, a film like it would still be attacked nowadays
@@costanvaarwel8932 that's so sad :(
I think it wouldn't work because modern audiences would be more sympathetic to the natives due to portrayals like in this movie. This movie is nuetral, today it would be polarized
Im a American but even this got me pumping like "WELSHMEN WILL NEVER YIELD!!! FOR VICTORIA"
Ironically men of Harlech is about the siege of Harlech castle against the English then it was used again 20 years later in the civil war.
The Scots and the Irish and us Welsh are the warriors that made the empire no matter what the English say. They were too busy watching from a distance with tea and biscuits
They are your ancestors we come from Europeans well at least most of us do
@@josephbuckley5961
Ironic that the men at Rorke’s drifts were mostly English.
@@jameshartley616132 Welsh men in that regiment I believe Wales wasn't independent until the 50s. So your irony of it being English isn't factional. Welsh boys held the line.
A friend of mine bought the Zulu soundtrack album just for this song - and it wasn't there ! Some critics said this scene was absurd, but the Zulus testified that just before thay made their final charge at Islawanda ( the battle they fought just before Roark's Drift, where they slaughtered the British) the soldiers sang God Save The Queen and shook each other's hands. By the way, the song is also sung, in Welsh, in the movie Apache Drums.
When Britain was great now we have people in this country trying to make us ashamed of the uk well sod them I very proud to be born and brought up here this country is is fantastic because everyone wants to come here and it's our forefathers who made it great god bless them.
Grow up
They even learned, thanks to the schools, the proper use of punctuation and grammar! 😏
@@DavidKitchen-yt2cy u mad? its true
They showed us this movie when I was doing my corporal course in the army and one of the instructors, who was a bit of an expert on the Zulu Wars, said “that’s the ways wars should be fought”, meaning man-to-man. But another instructor says, “yes, with the other side without bullets!”, to the general laughter of the audience. 😂
our guns werent too good then.. and they were mightly fit warriors with their shields and spears :) The gun then wasnt what it is now. Not until the machine gun. The bayonate was still pretty much primary weapon.
@@joecater894 What an expert statement.
They had rifles but weren't the best of shots.
@@irishboer7124 yes, but 90% had spears and clubs
As captain Blackadder said we preferred opponents armed with guava halves and sharpened guava fruits.
I live near the home of one of the real welshmen from this actual battle .. his home has a plaque on it ❤🏴
ZULU..Incredible Film portraying The battle at Rorke's Drift .Its impossible to imagine the real horrors of armed conflict like this..
Rorke's Drift.
1879..
11 Victoria crosses.
Men of Harlech.
Incredibly Moving.
Rousing deep inside the heart.
Tears trickle. 😢 😢😢.
its an amazing film but is quite inaccurate to the real battle of Rorkes drift
No film will ever be totally accurate, whatever the subject.
It is was it is .
Inaccuracies are part of life .
I loved the film except for the portrayal of Hook, who in reality a teetotaling model soldier.
Colour Sergeant Frank Bourne was NOT awarded the Victoria Cross for his valorous defence of Rorkes Drift however, as he was a non-commissioned rank not an officer, so he didn't qualify.
He was STILL training British Soldiers Through WW1 His Final Rank upon retirement was Lieutenant-Colonel.
He died in May of 1945 ONE DAY after V.E. Day, the LAST surviving defender of Rorke's Drift.
@@VoodoomariaALL soldiers,sailors and airmen, irrespective of rank are eligible to be nominated for a Victoria Cross.
Eleven VCs won in this encounter and they dont give them out for nothing. Brave lads.
Received or awarded. Not won, it's not a bloody contest or the olympics
Only gave them out to boost morale as they got their arse kicked a few days earlier at Isawanda? Lost 1300 troops.
@@williammcilwraith9304 yes I knew that fact. 👍
@@williammcilwraith9304Yep, it's a great film but the details are largely a work of fiction. I forget exactly how many British were killed at Rourke's Drift, but it was in the teens. I would far rather have been behind the baracades with a rifle than running across that open ground with a short spear
@@philking7505 Sounding a bit racist and parochial there - the Zulu forces also had rifles. Many captured from the rout of the main British forces after the battle of Isawanda which led to this battle. In fact pretty much all the casualties you cite for the British were from gunshot wounds by those weapons. They also had several thousand troops, and cavalry.
If this does not bring a lump to your throat and a tear to your eye,you are not human.!!...Such pride..!!
it brings a tear to my throat and a lump to my eye i think there may be something wrong
If you are a Zulu it might not!@@averylividmoose3599
You forgot the goosebumps :)
What an incredibly stirring rendition of this mighty ballad. Zulu is a tremendous film and this may well be my favorite compilation of scenes from the movie, as well as my favorite version of Men of Harlech. From this Scots Irish man to my Welsh Celtic kinsmen: you are of such strength in song & story. I salute you.
Except it is complete nonsense, The largest group in the 2nd Warwickshire Regiment were English.
The English had no baritones. Enjoy it for the great movie it was instead of criticising. We all know it was the English colonisation that dragooned the mighty Scots Irish and Welsh without whom no empire would have been achieved
@penderyn8794 Tell me, are you and your fellow zoomer intellectuals happier now being overrun by hordes very similar in appearance to the Zulus, whilst still ostensibly being under colonial rule?
you too are under colonial rule. a sad truth@@andrewwaldock
@penderyn8794do you even speak the language? When’s your methadone appointment
I first saw this great movie when I went Kapooka Army Training Camp in Australia. 🇦🇺. I was inspired by the teamwork, pride, passion to my mates and last but not least my country’s Flag. To this day I still get goose bumps when I watch this outstanding movie.
Those are all great except for a country's flag. Patriotism doesn't mean defending imperialism, colonialism, invading and occupying other people's homes. We must accept and take responsibilities for our atrocities so we can take pride in what is courageous and brave.
@@patrickmuro5778 there is nothing wrong with being proud of your countries flag, particular Great Britain, one of, if not the most, influential countries in human history and I also doubt. You speak truly when you say “we” because you are sounding largely like a Jewish man again trying to make Europeans shameful and reject their great history that forged the modern world, Africans would have and still haven’t achieved anything, ever. The modern world was made by Europeans and colonialism was helpful to African tribes in the long run for without it, they would still be starving to death, mauling each other to death and living poor lives. But i forget that they live those lives anyway because they killed and expelled the white citizens of Africa and hence ruined the continent. Jews like you just want to make Europeans ashamed of their culture and to reject it so you can reduce them to nothing but slaves that don’t know it.
Since I first saw it in 1965, one of my all-time favorite movies.
We sat in the cinema cheering our heads off
S
Oh yes, me too! First saw it about the same year as you, when I was in my 20s. Now I am 81 and still happy to watch it (except that now, someone else from the cast has died off each time, it seems!
I would love to see it in theatre so much! Too bad it may never happen :(
Being a Scotsman who has just visited harlech I’d proudly sing with my British brothers in arms
It was the Irish and scots at this battle anyways, not the welsh
I cannae sing fir toffee but id join in...haha
@@ViktoriousDead wrong the welsh was actually in that battle just wasn't many
The songs actually about killing the Saxon invaders.
@@ViktoriousDead out of the 122 soldiers at roukes drift 32 were Welsh 16 Irish and a lost Scots man .
The Film did those brave warriors on both sides proud
RIP ..
A real manly song full of virile fearless bravery
Tom hanks father's favourite film. he took tom to watch it when it first come out.and he loved Michael caines perfomance (not a lot of people know that)
This has to be one of the most stirring pieces of martial music ever composed.
Great stuff and my favourite film.
To this day an INCREDIBLE movie.
The scene where the Zulu crest the hills surrounding Rorke's Drift...CHILLING.
Imagine 150 men facing 4000 Zulu Warriors, and holding them off.
Inconceivable, and yet it happened.
You are so correct. This is a brilliant film. So imagine our disappointment. My husband was in the British Army, we were posted to Gibraltar way back 1979 or thereabouts, where television viewing was limited. So at peak viewing time up pops what we all thought was going to be this incredible film. Nope, it was an advert for Silk Cut cigarettes. Mind you it got most people talking about it the next day and it was a brilliant advert, even if we don’t smoke. That was when they made adverts that were almost as good as great films.
One bit in the film that really struck home is at the end as the roll call is taken. Maybe, just maybe we will eventually again see film directors and producers who will have the courage of these men and make films that are not PC and are fit to be watched.
Welshmen never yield!
It wasn't a Welsh regiment!
@@nickjung7394but the song is Welsh
@@gethin9896 you do know that this particular event did not happen? Simply Stanley Baker and Hollywood's attempt at rewriting history!
@nickjung7394 of course it was " south Wales Borderers 24th of foot" what are you talking about.
@nickjung7394 what on earth are you talking about, yes it happened and it resulted in the most awards of the VC in one Battle.
Loved the song and the movie.
I remember going to see this film with my dad its,one of my earliest memories back in the 60s .Watched it many times since a great film great actors and it was respectful to those brave warriors on both sides
A truely beautiful and inspiring song.
Never heard this one!
Very nice!
Incredible bravery on both sides in this battle. Can you conceive of charging into unrelenting rifle fire with a cowhide shield and a spear? Never doubt the courage of the Zulu warriors.
Crying this is just beautiful
Such brave and admirable men. On both sides.
This was the slow march of the royal inniskillings , of which I was a top cornet player, 1956/58 a proud taffy Morgan
This is a good song, but I wish we had more versions of it.
There's quite a few versions tbh. Try typing into UA-cam, Men of Harlech various artists.
There are many versions actually
I hope no disco remixs
@@hotdogking5910 🤣🤣 WHAT? NO DISCO?
@@TFZ. yes its a patrotic song and it sounds amazing normal and disco remixs will ruin it so leave it the way
God I love this song
Despite being English this sends shivers down my spine, and Is an incredible patriotic song not just for the welsh but all Britons. I know some Welsh people don’t like being part of the United Kingdom and some of those reasons are understandable, but nevertheless the greatness the United Kingdom has achieved in its 316 years belongs to all its people and the Welsh, Scot’s, Irish and English together achieved what alone we never could have, it’s our difference of ideas and unique mix of cultures that make the United Kingdom so amazing, although I understand some separatist desires, please don’t through this beautiful nation away, we all belong together as a family of nations that together have achieve greatness. 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴
Exactly
Well said Mr Knight
Yeah, nothing says Welsh patrioticism like shooting a bunch of Africans.
The real battle of Rorks drift wasn’t even welsh, it was English, Scots and Irish
I'm Welsh and proud but also take pride in calling myself British.
Zulu just grabs your heart most films of war is just fighting and gun shots but this shows the hearts and patriotism
There are 2 songs I want at my wedding and funeral. Men of Harlech and I can't smile without you
As an Englishman, I love this song. Much love to our Welsh neighbours 🏴🏴🇬🇧
This is just a thophy for the zulus for beating the welsh
@@Airsight211 a what?
@@oliversherman2414i mean it was a thophy for the welsh not the zulus
@@Airsight211 what's thophy?
@@oliversherman2414nevermind
This was one of my father's favorite films. I only watched it recently, to check out what he told me many years ago. Being a dentist, he noted that in one of the scenes where Michael Caine shouts "Fire!", it reveals his amalgam fillings, which didn't exist in the 19th century.
One of the best movies I've ever seen - and watch it often, never get tired of it
I agree. I have seen it several times and never get tired of it.
I listen to the song regularly especially with the Zulu chants lmfao
I've watched it so many times and will never get tired of it
LOVE watching this . . .
Stirring words - when our backs are to the wall . . .
They’ve got a good base section
And Welshmen at least have some good top tenors, too. That's what the Zulus were missing.
No the Zulus are nak*#
But no top tenors, that’s for sure
But no top tenors...
I can’t speak to what they’re standing on, but the bass section isn’t bad. 😏
Men who believed in something more important than themselves.
These are the strong who protect the weak.
Bless all warriors such as these.
If a position is against impossible odds, use the English or the welsh to defend it. If you need to take a position against impossible odds, use the Scottish or Irish.
Dam that quote goes hard.
😎
If you need to end a war get the Canadians with Arthur Currie commanding;).
Quality statement
@brianmcpherson7786Nothing more factual has ever been said, maybe enoch powell warning us but that's about it...
Every time I hear Men of Harlech, at the end I feel like yelling "Front Rank Fire!". Seriously though, I've been to South Africa and when visiting Royal Natal National Park I had a sense of deja vu, only realising later that's where they made the film. The mountainous backdrop of the Drakensbergs was very familiar. A couple of days later got to go to Rorke's Drift itself. Was still just a small settlement with some memorials and I recall a diorama of the battle. On trips to the UK, I've been to the Regimental Museum in Brecon and also visited Chard's grave in Somerset., such was the impact the movie had on me.
Well done lads. Your deeds echo in the hereafter.
Sung in the high hall of Valhalla
This tune is truly beautiful.
One of the best films ever made ❤️ 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Incredibly stirring rendition of this Welsh anthem. Zulu is a great film that I have watched many times.
Men of Harlech stop your dreaming,
Can’t you see their spear points gleaming?
See their warrior pennant’s streaming,
To this battlefield,
Men of Harlech stand ye steady,
It cannot be ever said ye,
For the battle we’re not ready,
Welshman never yield!
From the hills rebounding,
Let this war cry sounding,
Summon all at Cambrias call,
The mighty force surrounding,
Men of Harlech onto glory,
This will ever be your story,
Keep these burning words before ye,
Welshman will not yield!
Men of Harlech stop your dreaming,
Can’t you see their spear points gleaming?
See their warrior pennant’s streaming,
To this battlefield,
Men of Harlech stand ye steady,
It cannot be ever said ye,
For the battle we’re not ready,
Welshman never yield!
From the hills rebounding,
Let this war cry sounding,
Summon all at Cambrias call,
The mighty force surrounding,
Men of Harlech onto glory,
This will ever be your story,
Keep these burning words before ye,
Welshman will not yield!
There's actually three different lyrics for this song and I believe this is the film version.
@@CarlJones-in8pm Yes, it was write for the movie.
Brilliant song Brilliant. But doesn't hide the fact they shag sheep!!😮
Awesome.
@@CarlJones-in8pm 3 different ENGLISH lyrics.... Try listening to it in Cymraig.....
Imagine this song sung in Cardiff at rugby home games. As an Irish man I am glad that the famed Welsh don't. It's tough enough without a backing track like that.
Brilliant film and actors. Portraying the Welsh at their best.
Pity lots of the details where changed by Baker (welsh) because it was a English regiment with some Welsh Scots and Irish in it.
I have watched this film a number of times over the tears ,it being my favourite and saw it at the cinema when it first came out.This scene always brings a lump to my throat especially the moving part where they gradually bring the song louder until it overshadows the zulu chant
Got that right. Men who believed in right, a cause. Something better than themselves.
Not to believe in a cause worth dieing for, you're empty inside.
GOD, COUNTRY, DUTY, , HONOR.
I watch this film every Christmas and have done for as long as I can remember.
John Williams was a great chap and I got esteffud today and he's my inspiration for EVER COME ON CYMRU
Shame you can't spell it.
No background music makes this song so beautiful
God bless this song! I love it so much! 👍
This film is just special in my heart. The best film i've ever watched
Outstanding!
Hello from the Welsh American Channel. Just want to let you know that we Welsh Americans are also interested in what is going on in Wales and Welsh patriotic music. Cymru am byth!
And today, as was sadly inevitable, Zulu is put in the frame by Prevent for inspiring racism and far right extremism. From this film, I actually learned respect for the Zulus and my Welsh brothers.
Yup 100% inevitable. Racism is prevalent in all cultures and societies, always has been.
Good to fight the fight, but don't ever expect to win.
They should seek correct information from the Zulu king who advised on this production.
Speak to real people who know and care how. their ancestors were portrayed as BRAVE WARRIORS of the BRAVE RESPECTED ZULU NATION.
The Zulus showed no compassion for the people and tribes that they overran. They were a violent people who gave no quarter.
I always cry at the end because the Zulus could have won but salute fellow braves instead. It is one of the most powerful and beautiful scenes in movie history. I'll bet Prevent has never watched the movie.
I suggest that you speak with someone from one of the tribes that the Zulus annihilated and whose land they invaded!
Brilliant and beautiful.
On one side, small numbers, relatively high tech (I own a Martini-Henry, and it ain't no rapid-fire weapon by any standard) and tremendous courage; on the other side, way larger numbers, very low-tech, and courage second to none. Respect to all involved; may Valhalla greet the warriors from both sides.
You do know that the Zulus had over 1000 rifles and enormous amounts of ammunition taken from Isandlwana!
@@nickjung7394 None of those would have been in use by the Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift, the battle depicted in this movie, which was happening at about the same time as Isandlwana some distance away. The Zulus at Rorke's Drift did have a handful of previously captured Martinis but as they had no small arms training they had very limited effect.
@@normandduern2413 check your dates and the facts. Zulus took over 1000 rifles from Isandlwana. You will be telling me next that Zulus can't shoot because they can't shut one eye; I suggest you have a conversation with a Zulu! And, of course, the Martini Henry was easier to fire than the rifles that the Zulus already had. Zulus are not thick....they were quite capable of firing Martini Henrys!
@@nickjung7394 "Although the Zulu position was a commanding one - a squad of good shots armed with efficient rifles could have made Chard's position untenable within minutes - the Zulus were neither good shots, nor well armed." (Ian Knight, Rorke's Drift 1879, "Pinned Like Rats in a Hole"; Osprey Campaign Series #41, Osprey Publishing 1996), p. 38. As to dates, the Battle of Isandlawana took place on January 22, 1879; that of Rorke’s drift, six miles from Isandlwana, also began on January 22 and carried on into January 23 1879. Had captured weapons been in play at Rorke’s drift, the British force would have been wiped out in an eyeblink. By the way, the Zulus despised rifles, regarding them as unmanly; they prized assegais.
@@normandduern2413 and how long do you think it would have taken a Zulu warrior to run six miles, even if he was carrying a rifle and ammunition?
As someone related to a rorkes drif veteran thank you thank you very much you made my day
If only the Welsh fans at an international rugby game would sing like this again. I’m sure it would make a difference.
Inspirational song and great historical film.. From a time when MEN WERE MEN
The gist. Be prideful of your past. Honor your valiant foes but love your countrymen
Always brings a lump to the throat this song. Magic
Underrated channel, I love this scene from the zulu film
Thanks mate
@@patrioticarchive no problem!
Never knew all the words although one of my favourite films. Thanks
Also the Slow March of the Welsh Guards!
Zulu chief and future South African political leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi played Zulu King Cetshwayo kaMpande, his great-grandfather. Brings a tear to my eyes, and I'm English.
As an Englishman I will always mock in a friendly manner our Welsh fellows and accept it in return. But you're a fine people, and with us or without us whatever the future may hold, the very best to you.
The Welsh are like everybody else, good, bad and indifferent, no nationalities or races are 'fine'.
Two songs clashing in the movie was possibly greatest artistic license ever ...!
Proud to be Welsh
LOVE THIS SONG
goosebumps....
Hair on the back of the neck is up, what a great rendition or this great song.
From an era when men were real men, and the women were glad of it.
"They're saluting you. They're saluting fellow braves."
Welshmen like the Geordies at the charge of the light Brigade .Hard as flecking nails
Balaclava Ned being one of them. Wrexham legend.
One of my all time favorite scenes in this awesome film!
Zulu is one of the best films of all time
Great video, I saw this film when it first came out. Such a shame that Lt Bromhead was not young and dashing like Michael Caine (who I met years later as he lived in the same village as my parents). The real Bromhead was elderly even for a Victorian subaltern, deaf in one ear and may not have been the sharpest knife in the drawer. Maybe this is why he was defending the depot instead of up at Ishlanwana (which, of course, probably saved his life)? And, at the time, the 24th were the Warwicks becoming the South Wales Borderers later although I believe theyr recuited in Wales (but what's a bit of artistic licence when you've got a first class film?)
Song is about the Siege of Harlech Castle in 1461 during the Wars of the Roses. Which they held for 7 years
It's also associated with Owain Glyndwr seige of the castle in 1401
....and has absolutely nothing to do with the battle of Rorkes Drift!!🤦
@@501sqn3 apart from the version in the film which was written for the film.
It was originally about the Welsh holding the castle against the English and then later used in the war of the roses
Men of Harlich we need you now more than ever! Welshmen never yield!
My favorite movie of all time " ZULU " thank you .
EVERY XMAS
This has to be one of the best battle songs ever!
Best version imo
And to think that the ancestor of this song was to give heart to the brave Welsh against the perfidious Albion...
Being a Canadian with both English and Scotsman heritage who also had a grandad in the military, just hearing this fills me with such pride and humility.
Also Welshman and Canadians both are known for not yielding ^^ I salute my Welsh brothers
An old PE teacher I had was from Wales (I live in Western USA) and he had an amazing singing voice, even after living in the USA he still had a great Welsh Choir voice
Did your PE Teacher train at St Luke's College? I had the great privilege of being there 1957 - 60 after our National Service in the RAF. Because of my paternal Welsh grandparents, I had a fairly good voice but I shut up when all those Welsh lads started singing - particularly after a rugby game. Playing with them was a great experience: singing with them was a great pleasure. I know that several of the lads came over to US and I, along with a few others, came to Canada in '66.
Brilliant film, brilliant actors. If push comes to shove. All of the people of Great Britain and indeed Eire will be together to protect our way of life.
One of the most impressive features of the film is it depicted the courage and honor of BOTH sides. One faced overwhelming numbers, the other faced advanced weapons (for the time) and a well disciplined force in a solid defensive position. It also depicted the respect of both forces for the courage of their opponents.
@@douglasfitzovich3366 Seemingly by dishonouring a model soldier, Hook was just such a man but portrayed as malingerer.
This film was Perfect and they don't do films like this anymore
Great song for great People 🇬🇧🤝🏴
The anthem makes my hair stand up. What a film