The Special Relationship

May 29, 2010

1h 33m

★ 6.4

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.

Genres

TV Movie

Drama

History

Production Companies

BBC Film

HBO Films

Rainmark Films

The Special Relationship Trailers

Cast

Tony Blair

Michael Sheen

Strategist

Demetri Goritsas

Jonathan Powell

Adam Godley

Jacques Chirac

Marc Rioufol

Alastair Campbell

Mark Bazeley

Cherie Blair

Helen McCrory

Protocol Officer

Nancy Crane

Bill Clinton

Dennis Quaid

Reporter

John Schwab

Hillary Clinton

Hope Davis

Advisor to the Clintons

Kerry Shale

Intern

Lara Pulver

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