The Special Relationship 13 years old

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

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.

Credits

The Special Relationship Cast

Name Character
Hope Davis She was 46, now 60 years old as Hillary Rodham Clinton
Dennis Quaid He was 56, now 70 years old as Bill Clinton
Demetri Goritsas He was 38, now 52 years old as Strategist
Helen McCrory She was 41, now 55 years old as Cherie Blair
Michael Sheen He was 41, now 55 years old as Tony Blair
Marc Rioufol He was 48, 49 years old when he died as Jacques Chirac
Adam Godley He was 45, now 59 years old as Jonathan Powell
Matthew Marsh He was 55, now 69 years old as Foreign Policy Advisor
Mark Bazeley He was 39, now 53 years old as Alastair Campbell

The Special Relationship Crew

Name Department
Barry Ackroyd as Director of Photography. He was 56 (now 69) years old Camera
Peter Morgan as Writer. He was 47 (now 61) years old Writing
Richard Loncraine as Director. He was 63 (now 77) years old Directing
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The Special Relationship (13 years)

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

  • Release day: Saturday, May 29, 2010
  • Runtime: 93 minutes