The Special Relationship
“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.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
39 people
Michael Sheen
Tony Blair
Known for
Passengers
Good Omens
Demetri Goritsas
Strategist
Known for
Saving Private Ryan
The Bourne Identity
Adam Godley
Jonathan Powell
Known for
The Umbrella Academy
The Great
Marc Rioufol
Jacques Chirac
Known for
Baise-moi
In My Skin
Mark Bazeley
Alastair Campbell
Known for
Secret Invasion
Broadchurch
Helen McCrory
Cherie Blair
Known for
Peaky Blinders
Penny Dreadful
Nancy Crane
Protocol Officer
Known for
Inside Man
The Machinist
Dennis Quaid
Bill Clinton
Known for
The Day After Tomorrow
The Parent Trap
John Schwab
Reporter
Known for
The Queen's Gambit
Annihilation
Hope Davis
Hillary Clinton
Known for
Your Honor
Wayward Pines
Kerry Shale
Advisor to the Clintons
Known for
The Amazing World of Gumball
The Sandman
Lara Pulver
Intern
Known for
MobLand
Sherlock
Richard Loncraine Director · Peter Morgan Writer Alexandre Desplat Composer
United States release May 29, 2010 · Produced in United Kingdom, United States · Production HBO Films, Rainmark Films
Production
BBC Film
Production
HBO Films
Production · Studio
Rainmark Films
Production
United Kingdom · United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · May 29, 2010
Theatrical
Germany
May 6, 2013 · TV
Italy
December 10, 2010 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
September 28, 2010 · Theatrical
More from Richard Loncraine
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked The Special Relationship
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.