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Vesuvius: Deadly Fury (2002)

2002-04-13 · 52m · EN

On the 24th August 79 AD, the eruption of Vesuvius eradicated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This extraordinary film uses visual effects and archaeological findings to chronicle the last 24 hours of Pompeii. Remains of 300 citizens trapped in beach-side crypts allow scientists to reconstruct local life in the First Century after Christ. Computer graphics recreate the scale of the eruption.

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Andrew Wallace-HadrillHost

Keywords

Volcanic eruptionPompeiiVesuviusHerculaneum

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHistory · DocumentaryTheme affinityVolcanic Eruption · Pompeii · VesuviusPacingShortDirector preference1057893Actor preference1057680Decade preference2000

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Frequently asked questions about Vesuvius: Deadly Fury

What is Vesuvius: Deadly Fury about?

On the 24th August 79 AD, the eruption of Vesuvius eradicated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This extraordinary film uses visual effects and archaeological findings to chronicle the last 24 hours of Pompeii. Remains of 300 citizens trapped in beach-side crypts allow scientists to reconstruct local life in the First Century after Christ. Computer graphics recreate the scale of the eruption.

How long is Vesuvius: Deadly Fury?

Vesuvius: Deadly Fury has a runtime of 52 minutes.