House of Saddam

House of Saddam

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.

War & PoliticsDrama

Seasons

Part 1

1. Part 1

Air Date: 2008-07-30

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

Part 2

2. Part 2

Air Date: 2008-08-06

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

Part 3

3. Part 3

Air Date: 2008-08-13

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

Part 4

4. Part 4

Air Date: 2008-08-20

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

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Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

2008-07-30

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

HBO Films

HBO Films

BBC

BBC