The Dictator's Playbook
Series Overview
Learn how six dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, shaped the 20th century. How did they seize and lose power? What forces were against them? Learn the answers in these six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality and power.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
54 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Sat, Jun 2, 2018
Mark StevensonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Idi Amin”
A look at the techniques used by Idi Amin to rise from humble beginnings and build a powerful dictatorship in Uganda. Amin became an expert at deploying military force to achieve political power, a lesson he first learned from the British as a soldier in the colonial army. Through a combination of populist charm and brutal violence, backed up by a vast police state, Idi Amin managed to rule Uganda for eight years.
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The Dictator's Playbook | Series PromoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-04
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Stevenson
Robert Eaton, Greg Beer, Christopher Blow, James Ellis, Denis Seguin
Matt Booi, Patrick Cameron, Michael Rosenfeld, David Brady, Kate Harrison Karman
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Stevenson
Director
Robert Eaton
Writer
Greg Beer
Writer
Christopher Blow
Writer
James Ellis
Writer
Denis Seguin
Writer
Matt Booi
Producer
Patrick Cameron
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Dictator's Playbook about?
Learn how six dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, shaped the 20th century. How did they seize and lose power? What forces were against them? Learn the answers in these six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality and power.
How many seasons does The Dictator's Playbook have?
The Dictator's Playbook comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Dictator's Playbook?
Key cast members in The Dictator's Playbook include Tim Beckmann.
Who created or directed The Dictator's Playbook?
The Dictator's Playbook was developed and directed by Mark Stevenson.