"House of Saddam" (2008) TV mini-series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

2008 (UK)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Fantasy | War

Plot:

A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisers.

Plot Keywords:

Saddam Hussein | Gulf War | Execution | TV Mini-Series | Iran

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Yigal Naor	...	Saddam Hussein (4 episodes, 2008)
Shohreh Aghdashloo	...	Sajida Hussein / ... (4 episodes, 2008)
Makram Khoury	...	Tariq Aziz (4 episodes, 2008)
Philip Arditti	...	Uday Hussein (4 episodes, 2008)
Mounir Margoum	...	Qusay Hussein (4 episodes, 2008)
Agni Scott	...	Raghad Hussein (4 episodes, 2008)
Amr Waked	...	Hussein Kamel (3 episodes, 2008)
Uri Gavriel	...	Ali Hassan Al Majid (3 episodes, 2008)
Christine Stephen-Daly	...	Samira Shahbandar / ... (3 episodes, 2008)
Saïd Amadis	...	Adnan Khairallah / ... (2 episodes, 2008)
Amber Rose Revah	...	Hala Hussein (2 episodes, 2008)
Shivani Ghai	...	Rana Hussein (2 episodes, 2008)
Daniel Lundh	...	Saddam Kamel (2 episodes, 2008)

Also Known As:

Between Two Rivers (UK) (working title)

Runtime:

Spain:232 min (4 episodes)

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Tunisia

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009) (TV)

Truly chilling dramatisation of Saddam's dictatorship

"House of Saddam" is an excellent dramatisation of Saddam's rule, starting in 1979. With high production standards, excellent performances and truly blood chilling scenes, this is unmissable television.

This four part drama series provides an insight into the world of the Husseins and looks at Saddam's relationships with family, friends, allies and enemies. It appears to be a well researched piece and, despite dramatic licence, you feel you're watching actual events unfold.

9 out of 10. Excellent.