The Dictator's Playbook(2018)
The Dictator's Playbook Synopsis
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.
The Dictator's Playbook (2018) is a documentary series that premiered on June 2, 2018, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Tim Beckmann. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2018-06-02
- Last aired:
- 2018-07-07
- Producers:
- Michael Rosenfeld, David Brady, Kate Harrison Karman
The Dictator's Playbook (2018) Trailer
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The Dictator's Playbook Cast & Crew
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Executive produced by Michael Rosenfeld, David Brady and Kate Harrison Karman.
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The Dictator's Playbook Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Dictator's Playbook – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Dictator's Playbook?
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The Dictator's Playbook (2018) is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Dictator's Playbook are there?
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The Dictator's Playbook has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on June 2, 2018.
Is The Dictator's Playbook still running?
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No. The Dictator's Playbook is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 7, 2018.
Who is in the cast of The Dictator's Playbook?
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The Dictator's Playbook (2018) stars Tim Beckmann. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Dictator's Playbook any good?
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The Dictator's Playbook (2018) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Dictator's Playbook trailer?
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The official The Dictator's Playbook trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.