American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented?
Synopsis
FRONTLINE investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai. In collaboration with ProPublica, the film — an updated and expanded version of A Perfect Terrorist — reveals how secret electronic surveillance missed catching the Mumbai plotters, and how Headley planned another Charlie Hebdo-like assault against a Danish newspaper.
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- Director
- Thomas Jennings
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Jennings
- Original Title
- American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented?
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
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What is American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? about?
FRONTLINE investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai. In collaboration with ProPublica, the film — an updated and expanded version of A Perfect Terrorist — reveals how secret electronic surveillance missed catching the Mumbai plotters, and how Headley planned another Charlie Hebdo-like assault against a Danish newspaper.
Who directed American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented??
American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? was directed by Thomas Jennings.
Who stars in American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented??
The principal cast of American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? includes Sebastian Rotella.
When was American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? released and how long is it?
American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.