The Special Relationship (2010)

  • NR
  • 05/29/2010 (US)
  • TV Movie, Drama, History
  • 1h 33m

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

Overview

A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of the world arena to accomplished prime minister standing confidently in the spotlight of centre stage. It is a story about relationships, between two powerful men (Blair and Bill Clinton), two powerful couples, and husbands and wives.

Peter Morgan

Writer

Richard Loncraine

Director

Cast

Michael Sheen's headshot

Michael Sheen

Tony Blair
Demetri Goritsas's headshot

Demetri Goritsas

Strategist
Adam Godley's headshot

Adam Godley

Jonathan Powell
Marc Rioufol's headshot

Marc Rioufol

Jacques Chirac
Mark Bazeley's headshot

Mark Bazeley

Alastair Campbell
Helen McCrory's headshot

Helen McCrory

Cherie Blair
Nancy Crane's headshot

Nancy Crane

Protocol Officer
Dennis Quaid's headshot

Dennis Quaid

Bill Clinton

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