Miniseries

4 Episodes2008

The intimate world of Saddam Hussein and his closest inner circle is in this gripping four-part drama that charts the rise and fall of one of the most significant political figures in recent history.

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Episodes (4)

Ep 1

Part 1

2008-07-30•61m

It is July 1979. Deputy President Saddam forces President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr to resign.

Ep 2

Part 2

2008-08-06•60m

It is 1988 and the Iran/Iraq war has ended, but Saddam has family concerns on his mind.

Ep 3

Part 3

2008-08-13•57m

It is the mid 90s, and Saddam Hussein must deal with treachery from within Iraq.

Ep 4

Part 4

2008-08-20•58m

As Western coalition forces invade Iraq in 2003, Hussein and his family are forced to flee