The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship (2010)

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

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.

Date of release
2010-05-29
TMDB
6.4 / 10 (76)
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, History
Director
Richard Loncraine

Casting

  • Michael Sheen — Tony Blair
  • Demetri Goritsas — Strategist
  • Adam Godley — Jonathan Powell
  • Marc Rioufol — Jacques Chirac
  • Mark Bazeley — Alastair Campbell
  • Helen McCrory — Cherie Blair
  • Nancy Crane — Protocol Officer
  • Dennis Quaid — Bill Clinton
  • John Schwab — Reporter
  • Hope Davis — Hillary Clinton
  • Kerry Shale — Advisor to the Clintons
  • Lara Pulver — Intern

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