The Special Relationship (2010)
Never underestimate the politics of friendship
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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
Release Date: May 29, 2010
Runtime: 1h 33m
Director: Richard Loncraine
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Top Cast
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)
Roarke Alexander
Photographer (uncredited)
Stewart Alexander
White House Electrician (uncredited)
Mark Barrows
American Strategist (uncredited)
Arthur Benjamins
NATO Delegate (uncredited)
Vic Blickem
White House News Correspondent (uncredited)
Julie Eagleton
British Journalist (uncredited)
Joe Golby
Police Officer (uncredited)
Isobel Hamilton
RAF Airwoman (uncredited)
Robert Hammond
Reporter (uncredited)
Jefferson King
British Labour MP (uncredited)
Martyn Moore
Airline Passenger (uncredited)
Simon O'Connell
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
Robert Harrison O'Neil
Party Greeter (uncredited)
Robert Roman Ratajczak
Journalist (uncredited)
Adam Robinson
Limo Driver (uncredited)
Emily Robinson
RAF Airwoman (uncredited)
Pam Rose
Lady (uncredited)
Patrick Rowley
Cameraman (uncredited)
Nick Shaw
Policeman (uncredited)
Richard Walker
Concorde Captain (uncredited)
John Warman
SO 19 Police (uncredited)
Chris Wilson
Gordon Brown (uncredited)
Official Videos
The Special Relationship: Trailer (HBO Films)