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Release Date:
December 27, 2009
Original Title:
Top Gear: Bolivia Special
Alternate Titles:
Top Gear - Amazonas Special
Top Gear: South America Special
Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 3 - South America Special Director's Cut
Genres:
Comedy | Documentary
Production Companies:
BBC
Production Countries:
Bolivia | United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 76
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped deep in the Bolivian rainforest armed only with three 4x4s which they bought from the local small ads for a maximum of £3,500 each. They attempt to drive from the heart of Bolivia to the coast of Chile, encountering drug lords and the debilitating effects of high altitude. Without a doubt one of the toughest challenges the `Top Gear' team has ever faced.
Director:
Nigel Simpkiss
Executive Producer:
Andy Wilman
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