Long Days (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film

Released in 1980, Long Days is an action, drama and history film directed by Terence Young, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1959, underground revolutionaries try to assassinate Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Kassem in Baghdad. News reports claim they have failed, and at first the revolutionaries lay low, but as the secret police continue to comb the neighborhoods with house-to-house searches, they flee to the countryside. Among those fleeing is Saddam Hussein, the future president of the republic.
Who’s in it. Long Days stars Saddam Kamel as Saddam Hussein, Nada Siham and Mohsin al-Azzawi.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Long Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Days tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Days (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Long Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Long Days?
- Long Days stars Saddam Kamel, Nada Siham and Mohsin al-Azzawi.
- When was Long Days released?
- Long Days was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.