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The Looming Tower
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The Looming Tower

2018-02-28 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.4

War & Politics · Drama

While Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda become a global threat, the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently sets the stage for the tragedy of 9/11 and the Iraq War.

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Creators
Lawrence Wright, Dan Futterman, Alex Gibney
Production companies
Legendary Television, Jigsaw Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsJohn O'Neill
Tahar RahimTahar RahimAli Soufan
Wrenn SchmidtWrenn SchmidtDiane Priest
Bill CampBill CampRobert Chesney
Louis CancelmiLouis CancelmiVince Stuart
Virginia KullVirginia KullKathy Shaughnessy
Ella Rae PeckElla Rae PeckHeather
Sullivan JonesSullivan JonesFloyd Bennet
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargRichard Clarke
Peter SarsgaardPeter SarsgaardMartin Schmidt

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