The Special Relationship

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

  • Rated 6.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2010
  • 1h 33m
  • TV Movie
  • Drama
  • History

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.

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Director
Richard Loncraine
Starring
Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol

Cast

  • Michael Sheen

    Michael Sheen

    Tony Blair

  • Demetri Goritsas

    Demetri Goritsas

    Strategist

  • Adam Godley

    Adam Godley

    Jonathan Powell

  • Marc Rioufol

    Marc Rioufol

    Jacques Chirac

  • Mark Bazeley

    Mark Bazeley

    Alastair Campbell

  • Helen McCrory

    Helen McCrory

    Cherie Blair

  • Nancy Crane

    Nancy Crane

    Protocol Officer

  • Dennis Quaid

    Dennis Quaid

    Bill Clinton

  • John Schwab

    John Schwab

    Reporter

  • Hope Davis

    Hope Davis

    Hillary Clinton

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