The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship (2010)

TV Movie, Drama, History1 hour and 33 minutes
65%
User score

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

Description

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

Actors

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
Kerry Shale
Kerry Shale
Advisor to the Clintons
Lara Pulver
Lara Pulver
Intern
Eric Meyers
Eric Meyers
American Journalist
Rufus Wright
Rufus Wright
British Journalist
Matthew Marsh
Matthew Marsh
Foreign Policy Advisor
Peter Agnelli
Peter Agnelli
Airport Worker (uncredited)
Roarke Alexander
Roarke Alexander
Photographer (uncredited)
Stewart Alexander
Stewart Alexander
White House Electrician (uncredited)
Mark Barrows
Mark Barrows
American Strategist (uncredited)
Arthur Benjamins
Arthur Benjamins
NATO Delegate (uncredited)
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

—

Revenue

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Keywords
usa presidentpoliticsbiographybill clintonbritish prime minister1990s