The Special Relationship

Name: The Special Relationship
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Released: 2010-05-29
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol

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 Loncraine

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Peter Morgan

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Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol

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1990sbill clintonbiographybritish prime ministerpoliticsusa president

Rating12 (DE)

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