The Power of Nightmares(2004)
The Rise of the Politics of Fear
The Power of Nightmares Synopsis
Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society.
The Power of Nightmares (2004) is a documentary series that premiered on October 20, 2004, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Gilles Kepel, Melvin Goodman, Stephen Holmes and William Kristol. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2004-10-20
- Last aired:
- 2004-11-03
- Producers:
- Peter Horrocks, Stephen Lambert
The Power of Nightmares (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Power of Nightmares before you start streaming.
The Power of Nightmares Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Gilles Kepel
Gilles Kepel
as Himself
Melvin Goodman
as Himself
- Stephen Holmes
Stephen Holmes
as Himself
- William Kristol
William Kristol
as Himself
- Michael Ledeen
Michael Ledeen
as Himself
Richard Perle
as Himself
- Azzam Tamimi
Azzam Tamimi
as Himself
- Fouad Allam
Fouad Allam
as Himself
- Abdullah Anas
Abdullah Anas
as Himself
- Milton Bearden
Milton Bearden
as Himself
- Vincent Cannistraro
Vincent Cannistraro
as Himself
- Anne Cahn
Anne Cahn
as Herself
Key crew
Executive produced by Peter Horrocks and Stephen Lambert.
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The Power of Nightmares Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 81 ratings.
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The Power of Nightmares – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Power of Nightmares are there?
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The Power of Nightmares has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 20, 2004.
Is The Power of Nightmares still running?
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No. The Power of Nightmares is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 3, 2004.
Who is in the cast of The Power of Nightmares?
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The Power of Nightmares (2004) stars Gilles Kepel, Melvin Goodman, Stephen Holmes, William Kristol and Michael Ledeen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Power of Nightmares any good?
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The Power of Nightmares (2004) is rated 8.1 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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