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The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

2010•1h 33m•6.4/10
TV MovieDramaHistory

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6.4/10(71)

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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Production

BBC Film, HBO Films, Rainmark Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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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

Eric Meyers

Eric Meyers

American Journalist

Rufus Wright

Rufus Wright

British Journalist

Matthew Marsh

Matthew Marsh

Foreign Policy Advisor

Peter Agnelli

Airport Worker (uncredited)

Roarke Alexander

Photographer (uncredited)

Stewart Alexander

Stewart Alexander

White House Electrician (uncredited)

Mark Barrows

American Strategist (uncredited)

Arthur Benjamins

NATO Delegate (uncredited)

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