Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Booi
- Original Title
- Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck
Matt Booi
Department Leadership Roster
David W. Brady
Director
Jonathan Dueck
Director
Matt Booi
Writer
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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?
The principal cast of Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme includes Tony Robinson.
When was Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme released and how long is it?
Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.