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The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

20106.41h 33m

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.

Directed by Richard Loncraine
Written by Peter Morgan
Produced by Tracey Scoffield, Frank Doelger
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Top 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

Themes & Keywords

usa presidentpoliticsbiographybill clintonbritish prime minister1990s

About The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship is a tv movie, drama, history film released in 2010 exploring themes of usa president, politics, biography, bill clinton, british prime minister, 1990s. Directed by Richard Loncraine, it stars Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley. 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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