| Plot |
| PART I [1:02:51]July 1979, Deputy President Saddam Hussein and his allies intimidate President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr into resigning. Saddam, now the new president, exposes "detractors" who are executed by party members in a test of loyalty. The personality of Saddam soon permeates Iraq, with his heroic image projected everywhere. When terrorists tear through Baghdad, Saddam orders a military rebuttal, leading to the Iran - Iraq conflict._________________________________________________________________________________PART II [1:02:02]1988. Though Iraq is on the brink of bankruptcy, Baghdad is jubilant in victory after the war with Iran. As Kuwait’s upsurge in oil output challenges Iraqi prosperity, a family lunch reveals fractures in Saddam’s household, including paranoia that an insider might overthrow him. News spreads that Saddam has taken Samira Shahbandar as a second wife, and his brother-in-law, Adnan Khairallah, cautions him that he’s neglecting the needs of both his wife and his army._________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Drama |
| Movie Release Date |
2008 |
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| Audience Rating |
TV-MA |
| Running Time |
125 |
| Color |
Color |
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| Features |
Features |
Scene Access
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| Edition Details |
| Region |
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| Screen Ratio |
 1.78 |
| Format |
DVD |
| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| Barcode |
Disc ID: A8C484586C8F89B5 |
| Release Date |
4/14/2009 |
| Subtitles |
English; French; Spanish |
| Packaging |
Keep Case |
| Audio Tracks |
 English Dolby Digital
Spanish Dolby Digital |
| No. of Discs/Tapes |
1 |
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| Personal Details |
| Seen It |
No |
| Index |
1249 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
| Purchase Date |
12/27/2010 |
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