Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? (2017): S01E06 – Terry and the Minigun

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 Can you really fire a GE Minigun handheld with ammunition held in a backpack (also seen on Predator…

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

Can you really fire a GE Minigun handheld with ammunition held in a backpack (also seen on Predator (1987). Additionally, for one of our larger tests – can you actually chop down a jungle forest with a Minigun? Actor Bill Duke – who co-starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the film and who’s character performed this weapon stunt – joins us to find out. But first, we have to build a jungle.

Hollywood Weapons Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 01 May 2017.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.