| Date | Original Topic |
| 16th February 2004 | Zulu-related TV commercial
By Sheldon Hall
Some time last year a commercial ran on British television which, I believe, parodied ZULU and/or ZULU DAWN. I was never able to catch the ad, but would like to know more. Can anyone recall any details of the commercial and, importantly, what it was advertising? |
| Date | Replies |
| 16th February 2004 | Mo Jones.
Hi Sheldon.
If I remember corectly it was to do with the
R A C.
Mo. |
| 16th February 2004 | Mo Jones
Sheldon.
I mean't correctly. It shows extras during a
lunch break and the uniforms are either from
Zulu or Zulu Dawn. There was a serious of
adverts with famous films used as a theme.
No doubt someone will correct me Sheldon
but that is all I remember about them.
Best wishes.
Mo |
| 17th February 2004 | Darren Holt
Hello There,
The ad was for the RAC ,who for a period were sponsering the channel 5 evening movie,and these ads would appear at the start and end of ad breaks during the movie.I think this was the only place you could see them.Ive got a recollection that there were at least 2 of these ads based on zulu.
As i recall they mimicked the opening shots showing the aftermath of Isandhlwana from Zulu.The 2 guys slumped over a cannon in the forground sit up and chat to each other during a break in filming.
I tried videoing them on a number of occassions but typically the nights i tried the other versions of the ads,based on other films/genres,were used instead.
Hope this is of some help.
Cheers
Darren. |
| 18th February 2004 | Sheldon Hall
Many thanks to both of you. Their being on C5 would explain why I didn't see them - my reception of that channel is lousy. I will be making a reference to this ad in the Making-of-ZULU book and will give you both proper acknowledgement! |
| 18th February 2004 | Mo Jones.
Hi Sheldon.
Many thanks
Best wishes.
Mo
The 1879 Group. |
| 19th February 2004 | Darren Holt
Hi Sheldon
Glad to be of some help.Can't wait to see the book.
Cheers
Darren. |
| 20th February 2004 | Colin Blackler
Sheldon
I recall an advert I saw in the cinema around the mid 70`s that depicted a Rorkes Drift lookalike with redcoats surrounded by warriors. It was a lot longer than the C5 effort.
Maybe Pearl and Dean would have some record of it, If pushed I would say it was 76 or 77.
Colin |
| 20th February 2004 | John Young
Colin,
Wasn't that a Hamlet cigar advert?
John Y. |
| 20th February 2004 | Colin Blackler
John
Thanks for that, I think you are right. I have been trying to remember what it was advertising, but do I remember it was humerous, When it started I thought it was a trailer for a follow on to Zulu and then the dissapointment of realising it was a micky take. Still I didnt have to wait to long for the prequel.
Colin
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| 20th February 2004 | Sheldon Hall
Yes, I do remember the 70s ad - I think it was for Benson & Hedges (or other) cigarettes rather than Hamlet cigars, but I have an extract on tape somewhere so I can check it out. This ad was in fact directed by Alan Parker (now Sir Alan, chair of the Film Council), who parodied a number of other films in commercials, including BRIEF ENCOUNTER. |
| 20th February 2004 | Keith
Actually it was for Silk Cut! ..When I discovered the Redcoats at Rorke's Drift were puffing Silk Cuts' I immediately switched brands.....no more Marlboro cowboys for me!!! |
| 2nd July 2004 | Jamie
And if I remember rightly at the end the Zulu chief holds up a blood/dirt/vomit etc stained tunic and says something like 'and for those stubborn stains, try new Zoot!' Quality entertainment, don't you think |
