The Dictator's Playbook

2018 NR 54m 7.6

From Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, dictators have shaped the world we live in. This series answers how dictators seized and wielded power in six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality.

From Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, dictators have shaped the world we live in. This series answers how dictators seized and wielded power in six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Kim Il-Sung

1. Kim Il-Sung

Aired: Jun 2, 2018

See how Kim Il Sung created a North Korean dictatorship that has lasted for t...

Episode 2 Saddam Hussein

2. Saddam Hussein

Aired: Jun 9, 2018

Through his brutal use of violence, intimidation and torture Saddam Hussein m...

Episode 3 Benito Mussolini

3. Benito Mussolini

Aired: Jun 16, 2018

See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th century dictator...

Episode 4 Manuel Noriega

4. Manuel Noriega

Aired: Jun 23, 2018

He rose through the Panamanian military to become chief of intelligence-and t...

Episode 5 Francisco Franco

5. Francisco Franco

Aired: Jun 30, 2018

Learn how Francisco Franco used the tactics of colonial war to win control of...

Episode 6 Idi Amin

6. Idi Amin

Aired: Jul 7, 2018

See how Idi Amin used lessons learned in the colonial British army to build a...

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Info about The Dictator's Playbook

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Documentary, History

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