Miniseries
2008-07-30
4 Episodes
Overview
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.
Episodes
1. Part 1
2008-07-30
It is July 1979. Deputy President Saddam forces President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr to resign.
2. Part 2
2008-08-06
It is 1988 and the Iran/Iraq war has ended, but Saddam has family concerns on his mind.
3. Part 3
2008-08-13
It is the mid 90s, and Saddam Hussein must deal with treachery from within Iraq.
4. Part 4
2008-08-20
As Western coalition forces invade Iraq in 2003, Hussein and his family are forced to flee