Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- Director
- Ben Finney
- Network
- National Geographic
- Where to Stream
- Disney Plus
What is Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead?
Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead is a documentary film released in the United States on November 24, 2019. The documentary has a runtime of 46 minutes and carries a PG rating.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 24, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- National Geographic
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 58 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~46 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- National Geographic
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Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead is a documentary film released in the United States on November 24, 2019. The documentary has a runtime of 46 minutes and carries a PG rating. The film features Ben Finney. During the height of the Roman Empire, Mount Vesuvius erupts and buries the town of Pompeii in volcanic ash, which results in the deaths of thousands of people. Following the disaster, forensic experts scan Pompeii’s victims to investigate why they did not escape the eruption. Specifically, researchers investigate a group of victims known as the Fugitives for the very first time. Through the use of scans and X-rays, experts are able to reveal the ages of the victims, the injuries they suffered, and various artifacts such as sandals and jewelry.
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Is Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead worth watching?
Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead and when was it released?
Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead is a feature film with a runtime of 46 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.
Who directed Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead?
Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead was directed by Ben Finney.
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