Black As Hell and Thick As Grass
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Michael Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Griffith
- Original Title
- Black As Hell and Thick As Grass
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pearce
Kenneth Griffith
John Hefin
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Griffith
Writer
Michael Pearce
Director
John Hefin
Producer
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What is Black As Hell and Thick As Grass about?
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.
Who directed Black As Hell and Thick As Grass?
Black As Hell and Thick As Grass was directed by Michael Pearce.
Who stars in Black As Hell and Thick As Grass?
The principal cast of Black As Hell and Thick As Grass includes Kenneth Griffith.
When was Black As Hell and Thick As Grass released and how long is it?
Black As Hell and Thick As Grass was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.