CinemaOSMovie · 2010 · 1h 33m · NR
The Special Relationship

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

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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 byRichard Loncraine

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
May 29, 2010
Studios
BBC FilmHBO FilmsRainmark Films

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Richard Loncraine
Richard Loncraine
Written by
Peter Morgan
Peter Morgan
Produced by
Tracey Scoffield
Frank Doelger

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