Days of Disaster (2015)
Synopsis
This five-part documentary examines catastrophic events throughout Singapore's history, from explosions, fires and floods to a traumatic plane hijacking.
First Air Date: 2015-02-02
Last Air Date: 2015-03-02
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 5
Networks: MediaCorp Central
Top Cast
- Remesh Panicker as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (2015)
Days of Disaster is a five-part landmark series that charts momentous events that shaped modern Singapore. A plane hijacking, industrial catastrophe, hotel collapse, massive fire and crippling water crisis are all brought vividly to life with high quality drama reconstruction, CGI and exclusive eyewitness accounts – many told for the very first time.
Episodes:
-
Ep. 1: SQ 117 Hijack
On March 26, 1991, four armed men hijack a Singapore airline and threaten to kill everyone. The eyewitnesses of Singapore's most daring rescue operation come forward to talk about the whole incident.
-
Ep. 2: Bukit Ho Swee Fire
On May 25, 1961, a horrific inferno sweeps through kampongs around Bukit Ho Swee at an unusual speed, which leaves thousands of people homeless.
-
Ep. 3: Spyros Explosion
Numerous workers board a ship in Jurong Shipyard, unbeknownst to the fact that a fire is raging through the ship's engine room.
-
Ep. 4: Hotel New World Collapse
On March 15, 1986, Hotel New World, a six-story hotel, suddenly collapses, leaving an unknown number of people stuck in the debris.
-
Ep. 5: Mega Floods
From the 1950s to '70s, Singapore battles major dangerous floods that leave a huge number of people homeless and leave a trail of death and destruction.
Trailers & Videos
No trailers or videos found.
Images & Backdrops
Backdrops
Where to Watch
No watch providers found for this movie in TW.