X
Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
House of Saddam
A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisors.
Loading. Please wait...
Content not available in your region? ExpressVPN
can help you stay connected wherever you are.
Get 4 extra months FREE with TV Guide's exclusive offer.
Cast & Crew See All
Season 1 Episode Guide See All
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Dec 7, 200861 mins
Saddam, frustrated step-son of a sadistic peasant, was the deputy of the Iraqi president, number two in a revolutionary regime that modernized the former British-protected kingdom. When his faction of the ruling Baath Party opposes the president's plan for a union with neighbor Syria, Saddam is able to seize power.
Awards
- 2009 - Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor in a Mini-Series - winner
- 2009 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Serial - nominated
- 2009 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Director Fiction/Entertainment - nominated
- 2009 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Photography & Lighting Fiction/Entertainment - nominated
