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House of Saddam

House of Saddam

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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.

Created by Hilary Salmon
Produced by Steve Lightfoot
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

Igal Naor

Igal Naor

Saddam Hussein

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Sajida Hussein

Makram J. Khoury

Makram J. Khoury

Tariq Aziz

Philip Arditti

Philip Arditti

Uday Hussein

Mounir Margoum

Mounir Margoum

Qusay Hussein

Agni Scott

Agni Scott

Raghad Hussein

Themes & Keywords

middle eastgulf wariraqminiseriesiraq warhistorical drama1980s1990ssaddam husseinbiographical drama

About House of Saddam

House of Saddam is a war & politics, drama series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of middle east, gulf war, iraq, miniseries, iraq war, historical drama. Created by Hilary Salmon, it stars Igal Naor, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Makram J. Khoury. 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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