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Feature film — 2010

The Special Relationship (2010)

6.41h 33mTV Movie — Drama — History

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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A high-signal pick with 77 votes.

BBC Film / HBO Films / Rainmark Films

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Director: Richard Loncraine

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Cast & crew

Michael Sheen as Tony Blair

Michael Sheen

Tony Blair

Demetri Goritsas as Strategist

Demetri Goritsas

Strategist

Adam Godley as Jonathan Powell

Adam Godley

Jonathan Powell

Marc Rioufol as Jacques Chirac

Marc Rioufol

Jacques Chirac

Mark Bazeley as Alastair Campbell

Mark Bazeley

Alastair Campbell

Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair

Helen McCrory

Cherie Blair

Nancy Crane as Protocol Officer

Nancy Crane

Protocol Officer

Dennis Quaid as Bill Clinton

Dennis Quaid

Bill Clinton

John Schwab as Reporter

John Schwab

Reporter

Hope Davis as Hillary Clinton

Hope Davis

Hillary Clinton

Kerry Shale as Advisor to the Clintons

Kerry Shale

Advisor to the Clintons

Lara Pulver as Intern

Lara Pulver

Intern

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