Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun
At the center of every armed conflict of the 20th century, the machine gun has been a tool of conquest - and of liberation. Everywhere, it has unleashed consequences its creators never imagined. This is the history of one of the world's deadliest inventions, a story of technological innovation, industrial revolution, and political power. Three one-hour segments of Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun, is a sweeping look at the rise of the American empire.
- Runtime
- 3h
- Released
- 1999
Details
Release year: 1999
Storyline
At the center of every armed conflict of the 20th century, the machine gun has been a tool of conquest - and of liberation. Everywhere, it has unleashed consequences its creators never imagined. This is the history of one of the world's deadliest inventions, a story of technological innovation, industrial revolution, and political power. Three one-hour segments of Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun, is a sweeping look at the rise of the American empire.
Top credits
- John Milius — Self, Self - Author, 'Apocalypse Now', Self - Writer, 'Apocalypse Now'
- Lawrence Bayne — Self - Narrator
- Peter Kokalis — Self - Soldier of Fortune magazine, Self
- Carroll Pursell — Self - Case Western Reserve University, Self