Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
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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Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 13, 2002
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
Production Companies
XiveTV, Doclab
Director
Marco Visalberghi
Description
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.
