Fireraiser

Synopsis: A drama-documentary based on a play by Albert Hunt which explores the role played by Sir Arthur (Bomber) Harris in the history of bombing. Intercuts drama, documentary and archive footage to illustrate the use of carpet bombing in World War II and the political aims of the world powers at the time. Shows Harris as a man obsessed by the techniques of bombing. He was responsible for perfecting the methods of mass civilian bombing which culminated in the destruction of Dresden on February 1945.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Video; Film. 16mm. col. 50 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1987
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Subjects: Drama; History
Keywords: Dresden; Germany; Harris, Arthur; Hunt, Albert; World War II

Director

Claire Hunt; Trudi Davies

Contributor

Albert Hunt; Erica Woolams; Ernest Mandel

Cast

Max Wall

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