Rent Victoria Cross Heroes (2006)
3.9 of 5 from 46 ratings
2h 23min
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- Synopsis:
HRH The Prince of Wales introduces this gripping landmark series, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross. 'Victoria Cross Heroes' is the story of ordinary men who have performed extraordinary acts of bravery, from the Crimea through to Iraq, often sacrificing their lives so that others might live. With revealing personal testimony from VC holders and their families, never before seen archive footage and painstakingly accurate and visually stunning dramatic reconstructions, 'Victoria Cross Heroes' brings to life true stories of breathtaking acts of fighting prowess and self sacrifice.
The Empire'The Empire' centres upon the VC's of the 19th Century. The Victoria Cross instantly won the hearts of the public, its winners becoming celebrities.
The Great War
'The Great War' tells the story of the VC through the First World War, in which half of all VC's were awarded.
The Modern Age
'The Modern Age', from the battles of WWII to Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands and the Gulf War.- Actors:
- Prince Charles, Kenneth Cranham, Crispin Bonham-Carter, David Bark-Jones, Tony Bignell, Dominic Borrelli, Roderic Culver, Tom Davey, William de Coverly, Martin Delaney, Simon Delaney, Anthony English, Gino Fiorellino, Jeremy Gardiner, Jason Gregg, James Hayward, Tom Hiddleston, Kevin Hudson, Andrew Joshi, Alex Liang
- Directors:
- Steven Clarke, Nicholas White, Mary McMurray
- Producers:
- Steven Clarke, Amanda Sealy
- Narrated By:
- Kenneth Cranham
- Writers:
- Nicholas White
- Studio:
- DD Home Entertainment
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
