Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? (2019): S03E08 – Saving Private 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 Terry gets to relive part of his military career by attempting the famous sniper shot from Saving Private…

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

Terry gets to relive part of his military career by attempting the famous sniper shot from Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Larry and Terry demonstrate how sniper technology has developed over the years and test some amazing sniper shots.

Hollywood Weapons Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 16 March 2019.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.