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  • Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun (1999–1999)
  • TV Mini-series | 180 min | Documentary
Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun (1999–1999)
TV Mini-series | 180 min | Documentary

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 ...See moreAt 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. Written by TheRealNews See less
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Gilbert Reid (written by)
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Updated Dec 31, 1999

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1999 (United States)

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19 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
John Milius
Self / Self - Author, 'Apocalypse Now' / Self - Writer, 'Apocalypse Now' Self / Self - Author, 'Apocalypse Now' / Self - Writer, 'Apocalypse Now'   See fewer
3
Lawrence Bayne
Self - Narrator Self - Narrator   See fewer
3
Peter Kokalis
Self - Soldier of Fortune magazine / Self Self - Soldier of Fortune magazine / Self   See fewer
3
Carroll Pursell
Self - Case Western Reserve University / Self Self - Case Western Reserve University / Self   See fewer
3
Richard Cornblum
Self - Weapons Expert Self - Weapons Expert   See fewer
2
Eric Hobsbawm
Self / Self - Historian Self / Self - Historian   See fewer
2
Alan Clark
Self - Former U.K. Defense Minister Self - Former U.K. Defense Minister   See fewer
2
Jendayi Frazer
Self - Harvard University Self - Harvard University   See fewer
2
David Grossman
Self - Author, 'On Killing' Self - Author, 'On Killing'   See fewer
2
Noam Chomsky
Self - M.I.T. Self - M.I.T.   See fewer
1
Tony Benn
Self - British Labour MP Self - British Labour MP   See fewer
1
John Bolton
Self - Former Assistant Sec. of State, Bush Admin. Self - Former Assistant Sec. of State, Bush Admin.   See fewer
1
Le Ly Hayslip
Self - Vietcong Self - Vietcong   See fewer
1
1
Michael Ignatieff
Self - Author, 'The Warrior's Honor' Self - Author, 'The Warrior's Honor'   See fewer
1
Jack Blum
Self - Former Special Counsel, Foreign Relations Comm. Self - Former Special Counsel, Foreign Relations Comm.   See fewer
1
Mohammad Tahir Mayar
Self - Commander, Mujhadeen Southeastern Province Self - Commander, Mujhadeen Southeastern Province   See fewer
1
David Wilkie
Self - Vietnam soldier Self - Vietnam soldier   See fewer
1
Norman Edwards
Self - WWI Veteran Self - WWI Veteran   See fewer
1
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