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The Special Relationship

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.

2010 |1h 33m |  TV Movie, Drama, History

Videos

Cast

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Michael Sheen

Tony Blair

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Demetri Goritsas

Strategist

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Adam Godley

Jonathan Powell

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Marc Rioufol

Jacques Chirac

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Mark Bazeley

Alastair Campbell

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Helen McCrory

Cherie Blair

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Nancy Crane

Protocol Officer

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Dennis Quaid

Bill Clinton

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John Schwab

Reporter

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Hope Davis

Hillary Clinton

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Kerry Shale

Advisor to the Clintons

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Lara Pulver

Intern

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Eric Meyers

American Journalist

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Rufus Wright

British Journalist

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Matthew Marsh

Foreign Policy Advisor

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Stewart Alexander

White House Electrician (uncredited)

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Pam Rose

Lady (uncredited)

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John Warman

SO 19 Police (uncredited)

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Chris Wilson

Gordon Brown (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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