Kingdom of Silence
“The Exile and Murder of Jamal Khashoggi”
Synopsis
A political thriller examining the complex relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and how the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi amplified entanglements between the two countries.
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Kingdom of Silence (2020) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Rowley
- Original Title
- Kingdom of Silence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Jigsaw Productions, Showtime Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rowley
Alex Gibney, Lawrence Wright, Sam Black, Trevor Davidoski, Stacey Offman
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Rick Rowley
Director
Sam Black
Producer
Trevor Davidoski
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingdom of Silence
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What is Kingdom of Silence about?
A political thriller examining the complex relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and how the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi amplified entanglements between the two countries.
Who directed Kingdom of Silence?
Kingdom of Silence was directed by Rick Rowley.
Who stars in Kingdom of Silence?
The principal cast of Kingdom of Silence includes Jamal Khashoggi, Nasser Faris.
When was Kingdom of Silence released and how long is it?
Kingdom of Silence was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.