The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship

2010
1h 33m
6.4

6.4/10

71 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC Film HBO Films Rainmark Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 29, 2010
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1117646
Website Visit Site

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

Kerry Shale
Kerry Shale

Advisor to the Clintons

Lara Pulver
Lara Pulver

Intern

Key Crew

Peter Morgan
Writer
Richard Loncraine
Director
Tracey Scoffield
Producer
Frank Marshall
Executive Producer
Christine Langan
Executive Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Executive Producer
Frank Doelger
Producer
Andy Harries
Executive Producer