The Arming of Saudi Arabia
Synopsis
Since 1979, the US has been helping Saudi Arabia contruct a sophisticated multibillion dollar network of military bases. Frontline uncovers the hidden history of US-Saudi relations, examining the extent of the secret Saudi defense buildup, the question of high-level US collusion in fixing the price of oil, and the extent of US involvement in covert Saudi aid to Iraq in its eight-year war against Iran.
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- Director
- Rory O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Rory O'Connor
- Original Title
- The Arming of Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
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What is The Arming of Saudi Arabia about?
Since 1979, the US has been helping Saudi Arabia contruct a sophisticated multibillion dollar network of military bases. Frontline uncovers the hidden history of US-Saudi relations, examining the extent of the secret Saudi defense buildup, the question of high-level US collusion in fixing the price of oil, and the extent of US involvement in covert Saudi aid to Iraq in its eight-year war against Iran.
Who directed The Arming of Saudi Arabia?
The Arming of Saudi Arabia was directed by Rory O'Connor.
Who stars in The Arming of Saudi Arabia?
The principal cast of The Arming of Saudi Arabia includes Will Lyman, George H. W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Erich Nadler.
When was The Arming of Saudi Arabia released and how long is it?
The Arming of Saudi Arabia was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 57m.