Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? (2017): S01E03 – The Good, The Bad, and Terry

Introduction Prepare To Be Blown Away! What is scientific fact – and what is Hollywood fantasy? Some of the most thrilling weapons action sequences from movies and TV are put to the test on Hollywood Weapons. Outline In this classic western, Clint Eastwood – aka “Blondie” – saves Eli Wallach from the hangman’s noose three…

Andrew Marshall

12/06/2023

1–2 minutes

Action, Adventure, Film Technology, History, Military Documentary, Military Technology, Movie Technology

Introduction

Prepare To Be Blown Away! What is scientific fact – and what is Hollywood fantasy? Some of the most thrilling weapons action sequences from movies and TV are put to the test on Hollywood Weapons.

Outline

In this classic western, Clint Eastwood – aka “Blondie” – saves Eli Wallach from the hangman’s noose three separate times by shooting and severing the rope that he hangs from. We recreate each scene and test the reality of these shots with the weapons that were used.

Hollywood Weapons Series

You can find a full index and overview of Hollywood Weapons here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 10 April 2017.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.