Top Gear: South America Special

Top Gear: South America Special

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Top Gear: South America Special

2009

1h 16m

8.8(23 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Overview

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.

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Jeremy Clarkson

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Jeremy Clarkson

Acting

Richard Hammond

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Richard Hammond

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James May

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James May

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