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WETA+The Dictator's Playbook (2018) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Dictator's Playbook online in HD.
The Dictator's Playbook — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Mark Stevenson
- Starring: Tim Beckmann
The Dictator's Playbook — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2018-06-02 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.6/10 (7 votes) |
The Dictator's Playbook — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Kim Il Sung (2018-06-02) — A look at the methods used by Kim il Sung to transform North Korea into the most controlled society on Earth. After taking power in 1950, Kim's regime attempted to shape every aspe
- E2: Saddam Hussein (2018-06-09) — An examination of the techniques and tactics Saddam Hussein used to rise from a low level enforcer to become the supreme leader of Iraq. Through his brutal use of violence, intimid
- E3: Benito Mussolini (2018-06-16) — A study of the methods used by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini to rise to power and turn Italy into the first fascist state. A master of propaganda, he dubbed himself "Il Duce" (
- E4: Manuel Noriega (2018-06-23) — A study of the methods used by Manuel Noriega to rise from poverty to become dictator of Panama for six tumultuous years in the 1980s. As Chief of Intelligence he was the most fear
- E5: Francisco Franco (2018-06-30) — An exploration of the methods and tactics of Generalissimo Francisco Franco, who controlled Spain with absolute power for four decades. Employing violence and terror learned in col
- E6: Idi Amin (2018-07-07) — 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 p
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Dictator's Playbook have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created The Dictator's Playbook? Mark Stevenson.
Where can I watch The Dictator's Playbook? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
