House of Saddam
House of Saddam

House of Saddam (2008)

6.9 (61 votes)
1 Season
July 30, 2008
English
War & Politics Drama

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Hilary Salmon, Alex Holmes

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

Part 1
E1

Part 1

Jul 30, 2008
61 min

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

Part 2
E2

Part 2

Aug 6, 2008
60 min

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

Part 3
E3

Part 3

Aug 13, 2008
57 min

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

Part 4
E4

Part 4

Aug 20, 2008
58 min

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

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

House of Saddam

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Production

HBO Films, BBC