The Special Relationship(2010)
“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.
Director
Richard Loncraine
Studio
BBC Film
Cast
Michael Sheen
as Tony Blair
Demetri Goritsas
as Strategist
Adam Godley
as Jonathan Powell
Marc Rioufol
as Jacques Chirac
Mark Bazeley
as Alastair Campbell
Helen McCrory
as Cherie Blair
Nancy Crane
as Protocol Officer
Dennis Quaid
as Bill Clinton
John Schwab
as Reporter
Hope Davis
as Hillary Clinton
Kerry Shale
as Advisor to the Clintons
Lara Pulver
as Intern
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
BBC Film • HBO Films • Rainmark Films
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Where can I watch The Special Relationship?▼
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What is The Special Relationship about?▼
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.
Who directed The Special Relationship?▼
The Special Relationship was directed by Richard Loncraine and released in 2010. It is a tv movie, drama, history film.
How long is The Special Relationship?▼
The Special Relationship has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Special Relationship?▼
The cast of The Special Relationship includes Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, Demetri Goritsas as Strategist, Adam Godley as Jonathan Powell, Marc Rioufol as Jacques Chirac, Mark Bazeley as Alastair Campbell and more.
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