Majuba: Hill of Pigeons

Majuba: Hill of Pigeons

1968 · 195 min · War, Drama

Set during the first Anglo-Boer War 1880-1881 details the events leading up to this final battle ending in one of the most humiliating defeats for Britain in history.

Directed by David Millin · Written by David Millin

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