Name: House of Saddam
Released: 2008-07-30T07:00:00.000Z
Cast: Yigal Naor, Shoreh Aghdashloo, Shohreh Aghdashloo

TV Show · Drama · Biography

Saddam Hussein was a ruthless Machiavellian who led Iraq into two wars with the U.S. before his capture and execution. HBO presents this four-hour miniseries that reveals the private world of the Iraqi dictator and his inner circle. Yigal Naor stars as Saddam; Oscar(R)-nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo co-stars as his jilted wife Sajida.

2008 · 1h 2m

Starring Yigal Naor, Shoreh Aghdashloo, Shohreh Aghdashloo

Director Alex Holmes, Jim O'Hanlon

EPISODE 1

Part I

In taking aggressive action on Iraq's behalf, Hussein is projected as a hero; the President deals with death, a mistress and his unruly heir.

52m
EPISODE 2

Part II

Baghdad celebrates its victory over Iran; Saddam's advisor worries about Uday; Saddam's lieutenant warns him; Uday must face his father.

52m
EPISODE 3

Part III

Iraq is crippled by U.N. sanctions; weapons, chemicals and documents are buried or concealed; Saddam believes Iraq is being ostracized; Hussein Kamel meets with U.N. and CIA officials, offering information.

52m
EPISODE 4

Part IV

Saddam instructs his family to flee leaving himself, Uday, Qusay and his grandson to remain; the U.S. discover the location of Uday and Qusay; Saddam learns of the high price on his head.

52m