Hollywood Weapons Season 5 Episode 4 Terry's Brave Heart
- October 16, 2021
- 21 min
Terry's Brave Heart is the fourth episode of season 5 of Hollywood Weapons. In this episode, the hosts break down one of the most iconic scenes in movie history - the William Wallace execution scene from Braveheart. The hosts, Terry Schappert and Larry Zanoff, use their expertise to determine the accuracy of the weapons and tactics used in the scene. They examine the weapons used by both the Scottish and English armies during the Battle of Stirling Bridge and explore the historical context of the scene. They also recreate the execution scene using a replica of the sword used in the movie and a ballistic dummy, demonstrating the force and precision required to realistically recreate the scene. In addition, they explore the use of fire as both a weapon and a special effect in the scene, analyzing how it was achieved on the movie set and testing the safety and effectiveness of various fire-based weapons. Ultimately, Terry and Larry provide an in-depth analysis of how the scene was constructed and give their expert opinions on its accuracy and effectiveness. Fans of Braveheart and history buffs alike will enjoy this fascinating exploration of one of Hollywood's most famous scenes.