

The Crown Prince & The President
Synopsis
Months into his second term, President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House. It had been seven years since a Saudi hit squad murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, in an operation U.S. intelligence assessed MBS had approved.Now, Trump hailed MBS as a friend. The two men announced from the Oval Office that Saudi Arabia planned to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S.FRONTLINE's new documentary "The Crown Prince & the President" draws on over 100 interviews to investigate what forces bind the two men and their countries together, and what each stands to gain.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
- Original Score
- François-Paul Aïche
- Original Title
- The Crown Prince & The President
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- PBS, FRONTLINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
François-Paul Aïche
Scott Anger, Timothy Grucza
Jennifer Brooks
Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Smith
Director
Martin Smith
Producer
Marcela Gaviria
Director
Marcela Gaviria
Producer
Martin Smith
Writer
Marcela Gaviria
Writer
Scott Anger
Director of Photography
Timothy Grucza
Director of Photography
Jennifer Brooks
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Crown Prince & The President.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crown Prince & The President
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crown Prince & The President about?
Months into his second term, President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House. It had been seven years since a Saudi hit squad murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, in an operation U.S. intelligence assessed MBS had approved.Now, Trump hailed MBS as a friend. The two men announced from the Oval Office that Saudi Arabia planned to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S.FRONTLINE's new documentary "The Crown Prince & the President" draws on over 100 interviews to investigate what forces bind the two men and their countries together, and what each stands to gain.
Who directed The Crown Prince & The President?
The Crown Prince & The President was directed by Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria.
Who stars in The Crown Prince & The President?
The principal cast of The Crown Prince & The President includes Martin Smith.
When was The Crown Prince & The President released and how long is it?
The Crown Prince & The President was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crown Prince & The President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crown Prince & The President was composed by François-Paul Aïche.
