Return of the Taliban
Synopsis
FRONTLINE reports from the lawless Pakistani tribal areas along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and reveals how the area has fallen under the control of a resurgent Taliban militia. Despite the presence of 80,000 Pakistani troops, the Taliban and their supporters continue to use the region as a launching pad for attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan. In a region little understood because it is closed to most observers, FRONTLINE investigates a secret front in the war on terror.
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- Director
- Martin Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Smith
- Original Title
- Return of the Taliban
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
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What is Return of the Taliban about?
FRONTLINE reports from the lawless Pakistani tribal areas along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and reveals how the area has fallen under the control of a resurgent Taliban militia. Despite the presence of 80,000 Pakistani troops, the Taliban and their supporters continue to use the region as a launching pad for attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan. In a region little understood because it is closed to most observers, FRONTLINE investigates a secret front in the war on terror.
Who directed Return of the Taliban?
Return of the Taliban was directed by Martin Smith.
Who stars in Return of the Taliban?
The principal cast of Return of the Taliban includes Latif Afridi, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Richard Lee Armitage, Ryan Crocker, Pervez Musharraf.
When was Return of the Taliban released and how long is it?
Return of the Taliban was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 55m.