The Special Relationship
69 votes
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
Released Date: 2010-05-29
Runtime: 93 mins
Director: Richard Loncraine
Writer: Peter Morgan
Spoken language: English
Genres: TV Movie, Drama, History
Original title: The Special Relationship
Production Companies: BBC Film, HBO Films, Rainmark Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Cast
Michael Sheen
Demetri Goritsas
Adam Godley
Marc Rioufol
Mark Bazeley
Helen McCrory
Nancy Crane
Dennis Quaid
John Schwab
Hope Davis
Kerry Shale
Lara Pulver
Eric Meyers
Rufus Wright
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