Film

The Special Relationship

2010 · 1h 33m · TV Movie · Drama · History

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

IMDb

6.7

Rotten Tomatoes

83%

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.

Michael Sheen

Tony Blair

Demetri Goritsas

Strategist

Adam Godley

Jonathan Powell

Marc Rioufol

Jacques Chirac

Mark Bazeley

Alastair Campbell

Helen McCrory

Cherie Blair

Nancy Crane

Protocol Officer

Dennis Quaid

Bill Clinton

John Schwab

Reporter

Hope Davis

Hillary Clinton

Kerry Shale

Advisor to the Clintons

Lara Pulver

Intern

Eric Meyers

American Journalist

Rufus Wright

British Journalist

Matthew Marsh

Foreign Policy Advisor

Peter Agnelli

Airport Worker (uncredited)

• Richard LoncraineDirector
• Peter MorganWriter · Executive Producer
• Tracey ScoffieldProducer
• Frank DoelgerProducer
• Frank MarshallExecutive Producer
• Christine LanganExecutive Producer
• Kathleen KennedyExecutive Producer
• Andy HarriesExecutive Producer
• Barry AckroydDirector of Photography
• Alexandre DesplatOriginal Music Composer

The Special Relationship: Trailer (HBO Films)The Special Relationship - Trailer

Release date

May 29, 2010

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 33m

Rated

NR

Genres

TV Movie, Drama, History

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