Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? (2017): S01E07 – Scoreless

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 Using a unique method to crack a safe, Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) uses a blowtorch to cut…

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

Using a unique method to crack a safe, Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) uses a blowtorch to cut through a safe, fill it with water, and blow the door off using a small explosive device. We test this, along with the effects of a 20mm antitank rifle on a safe from the movie Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.

Hollywood Weapons Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 08 May 2017.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.