Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme (2012)
This film follows a team of experts as it excavates a famous WW1 battlefield in search of a top secret tunnel and a legendary 60-foot flame-thrower. Built for use during the opening day of the bloodiest clash of WW1, this weapon fired a blast of flaming oil over 100 yards long. Historian Peter Barton hopes to recover the machine and with help from British Royal Engineers, build a working replica.
Director: David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Cast
- Tony Robinson - Host
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme about?
- This film follows a team of experts as it excavates a famous WW1 battlefield in search of a top secret tunnel and a legendary 60-foot flame-thrower. Built for use during the opening day of the bloodiest clash of WW1, this weapon fired a blast of flaming oil over 100 yards long. Historian Peter Barton hopes to recover the machine and with help from British Royal Engineers, build a working replica.
- Who directed Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
- Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme was directed by David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck.
- Who stars in Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
- Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme stars Tony Robinson.
- How long is Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
- Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
- Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme produced?
- Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme was produced in United Kingdom.