Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia
Series Overview
Bitter Rivals illuminates the essential history - and profound ripple effect - of Iran and Saudi Arabia's power struggle. It draws on scores of interviews with political, religious and military leaders, militia commanders, diplomats, and policy experts, painting American television's most comprehensive picture of a feud that has reshaped the Middle East.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Tue, Feb 20, 2018
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part Two”
Frontliine explores the postulate that the current turmoil in the Middle East, particularly in Syria Iraq and Yemen, is a primarily a manifestation of a forty year power struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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"Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia" | Trailer | FRONTLINEOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-08
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Smith
David Fanning, Linda Hirsch, Martin Smith
François-Paul Aïche, Peter Rundquist, Simon Russell
Scott Anger
Brian Funck
Martin Smith, Linda Hirsch, Raney Aronson-Rath, Daniel Edge, David Fanning
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Smith
Producer
Linda Hirsch
Producer
David Fanning
Writer
Linda Hirsch
Writer
Martin Smith
Writer
Scott Anger
Director of Photography
François-Paul Aïche
Original Music Composer
Peter Rundquist
Original Music Composer
Simon Russell
Original Music Composer
Martin Smith
Director
Daniel Edge
Producer
Linda Hirsch
Writer
Missy Frederick
Producer
Frank Koughan
Producer
Michelle Mizner
Producer
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia about?
Bitter Rivals illuminates the essential history - and profound ripple effect - of Iran and Saudi Arabia's power struggle. It draws on scores of interviews with political, religious and military leaders, militia commanders, diplomats, and policy experts, painting American television's most comprehensive picture of a feud that has reshaped the Middle East.
How many seasons does Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia have?
Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia?
Key cast members in Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia include Ali Khamenei, Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud, Turki Al-Faisal, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Adel Al-Jubeir.
Who created or directed Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia?
Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia was developed and directed by Martin Smith.