Movie Background

Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia

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.

Cast & Crew

Bashar Hafez al-Assad

Bashar Hafez al-Assad

Self

Ali Khamenei

Ali Khamenei

Self

Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud

Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud

Self

Turki Al-Faisal

Turki Al-Faisal

Self

Mohammad Javad Zarif

Mohammad Javad Zarif

Self

Adel Al-Jubeir

Adel Al-Jubeir

Self

Martin Smith

Martin Smith

Self

Seasons Guide

Details

GenresDocumentary, War & Politics, News
Seasons1
Episodes2
Runtime~1h 25 mins
Total Runtime~2h 50 mins
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America

All Trailers

"Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia" | Trailer | FRONTLINE

Teasers

Why Iran Backed Assad in Syria | Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia | FRONTLINE