The True Story (2008) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The True Story online in HD.
The True Story — Storyline
The True Story is a documentary series shown on History in the United Kingdom and on the Smithsonian Channel in the US under the name The Real Story.
Cast & Crew
The True Story — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-04-16 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 37 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | History |
| Status | Ended |
The True Story — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Indiana Jones: The True Story (2008-04-16) — Documentary from award-winning director David Hickman exploring how the story of Indiana Jones was inspired by the real exploits of Roy Chapman Andrews – an American explorer and n
- E2: James Bond: The True Story (2008-04-23) — A documentary chronciled the life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and what led him to create his famous spy.
- E3: Escape from Alcatraz: The True Story (2008-04-30) — Historical documentary examining a remarkable escape attempt from Alcatraz prison. In June 1962, three inmates successfully broke out of the jail and took to the waters of San Fran
- E4: Al Capone and the Untouchables: The True Story (2008-05-07) — Using interviews, exclusive footage and dramatic reconstructions, this documentary explores the true story of how a small group of law enforcers led by Eliot Ness brought down noto
- E5: Amityville Horror: The True Story (2008-05-14) — This episode revisits the 1974 DeFeo family murders and the events that inspired the Amityville Horror legend, examining the facts behind one of America's most famous paranormal st
- E6: The Hunt For Red October: The True Story (2012-08-16) — In November 1975, Soviet political officer Valery Sablin led a mutiny aboard the frigate *Storozhevoy*, an event that later inspired Tom Clancy's *The Hunt for Red October*. Unlike
- E7: The Bourne Identity (2009-12-27) — This documentary explores the real CIA history that inspired the Jason Bourne films. Robert Ludlum based Bourne on secret CIA mind-control and assassination programs, including une
- E8: Silence of the Lambs (2010-01-07) — Silence of the Lambs tells the story of a young ambitious FBI profiler Clarice Starling as she pursues the serial killer Buffalo Bill with the help of convicted psychopath Hannibal
Season 2
- E1: The Boston Strangler (2007-02-27) — Exploring the truth behind the murders of several women in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1960s. Were they the work of one person?
- E2: Bermuda Triangle (2007-03-13) — This episode investigates the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, reviewing famous disappearances and examining the evidence behind the many theories associated with the mysterious reg
- E3: Pirates Of The Caribbean (2007-03-20) — The truth behind the swashbuckling pirate Blackbeard and revealing the real pirate ship and tales that inspired the action in the series of films starring Johnny Depp.
- E4: Blood Diamonds (2007-11-20) — This episode examines the history of blood diamonds, exploring how the diamond trade has fueled armed conflicts and human suffering in different parts of the world.
- E5: Jonestown Cult Suicides (2007-11-13) — This episode investigates the events that led to the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, examining the rise of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the mass deaths in Guyana.
- E6: The Philosopher's Stone (2007-04-24) — This episode explores the legend of the Philosopher's Stone, examining its role in alchemy, mythology, and the centuries-long search for a substance believed to transform metals an
- E7: Olympic Massacre (2007-12-04) — This episode revisits the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, examining the attack on the Israeli team, the hostage crisis, and its lasting impact on international security and the Olymp
- E8: The Anastasia Mystery (2007-04-03) — This episode examines the enduring mystery surrounding Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, exploring the claims that she survived the execution of the Russian imperial family and the
- E9: Frankenstein (2007-02-06)
- E10: Casino (2009-12-10) — This episode examines the true events that inspired the film Casino, exploring organized crime's influence on Las Vegas casinos and the people whose lives formed the basis of the s
- E11: The Exorcist (2009-12-16) — This episode investigates the real-life events and reported cases that inspired The Exorcist, exploring the history of exorcism and the origins of one of the most famous horror sto
- E12: Amelia Earhart Conspiracy (2009-12-29) — This episode examines the disappearance of Amelia Earhart during her 1937 around-the-world flight, exploring the available evidence and the various theories surrounding one of avia
Season 3
- E1: True Grit (2012-02-12) — Experts look into the reality behind True Grit, the 1968 Charles Portis story that has been given the Hollywood treatment twice.
- E2: Saving Private Ryan (2012-02-14) — Historians, eye-witnesses, weapons and forensics experts provide compelling new insights into the facts behind the classic film.
- E3: Braveheart (2012-02-21) — A look at how close Mel Gibson's epic film is to the true story of Sir William Wallace. Has the film changed the image of this Scottish hero?
- E4: Apollo 13 (2012-02-28) — This documentary reveals how Hollywood turned a disaster that NASA feared would always be an embarrassing stain on its reputation into a fascinating tale.
Season 4
- E1: Waynes World
- E2: Jaws (2012-05-29) — Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is one of the most successful movies of all time. According to the author of the novel behind the movie, the story is based on a spate of shark attacks off
- E3: Titanic (2011-01-07) — Titanic is one of the top grossing movies of all time. Apart from the love story, most of the background events are accurate – with great attention to detail.
But the culmination
- E4: Silence Of The Lambs (2012-05-27)
- E5: Gladiator (2012-08-25) — The historical figures who inspired the characters in the Ridley Scott film Gladiator, including Emperor Commodus, who in reality was even crueller than Joaquin Phoenix's on-screen
- E6: Jurassic Park (2011-01-18) — This documentary reveals the science behind Jurassic Park is based on rigorous scientific research and that the key character at the centre of the film is inspired by a real life i
- E7: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (2012-10-15) — The movie was an instant smash when it hit the theaters in 1977 and reawakened man's obsession with the eternal question: "Are we alone in the universe?" Though a work of fantasy,
- E8: Master and Commander (2013-01-08) — Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World premiered in 2003 and received 10 nominations for Academy Awards, including best picture. It was directed and co-written by celebrat
Season 5
- E1: Star Trek — see Discovery Documentaries Season 2012 Episode 20 * I respectfully disagree. It makes much more organizational sense to keep these shows together here rather than randomly inserte
- E2: Platoon (2013-01-10) — Actor Willem Dafoe and director Oliver Stone talk about the Oscar-winning 1986 film about the Vietnam War. Platoon hit the silver screen in 1986 on a small budget with a cast of th
- E3: Die Hard 4.0 — The much anticipated fourth instalment of the Die Hard franchise sees a slightly aged – but just as capable New York Cop John McClane (Willis) take on the sophisticated cyber-crimi
- E4: Scream (2013-01-24) — Slasher film Scream, released in 1996 went on to spawn one of the most successful horror franchises in film history taking in in excess of 400 million dollars in the United States
- E5: The Da Vinci Code
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The True Story have? 5 season(s) with 37 episodes.
Where can I watch The True Story? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
