The Special Relationship
2010 · 1h 33m · Drama, History, TV Movie · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated 12 (DE)
Never underestimate the politics of friendship
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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Richard LoncraineWritten by
Peter Morgan6.2Smart score
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1990sbill clintonbiographybritish prime ministerpoliticsusa president
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