John Barry: Zulu

Released: 22 January 1964
Director: Cy Endfield
Cast: Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Michael Caine

The Film: This adventure film was made in 1964. It tells the story of the rift between the British Army and the Army of the Zulus - the Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879.

The Composer: New Yorker John Barry is mostly known for writing the Bond scores, but has also composed music for Oscar winner 'Born Free', 'Out Of Africa' and 'Dances With Wolves'. Barry received the BAFTA Fellowship Award in recognition of his services to film music in 2005.