The Special Relationship

"Never underestimate the politics of friendship"

2010 1h 33m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 76

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Synopsis

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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.

“Never underestimate the politics of friendship”

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Cast

Michael Sheen
Tony Blair
Demetri Goritsas
Strategist
Adam Godley
Jonathan Powell
Marc Rioufol
Jacques Chirac
Mark Bazeley
Alastair Campbell
Helen McCrory
Cherie Blair
Nancy Crane
Protocol Officer
Dennis Quaid
Bill Clinton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Loncraine
Writers: Peter Morgan, John Greaves
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Loncraine, shot by Barry Ackroyd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Melanie Oliver shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Michael Sheen and Demetri Goritsas and Adam Godley carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Never underestimate the politics of friendship".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1117646 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Loncraine directs. Barry Ackroyd behind the camera. Alexandre Desplat scores. Melanie Oliver cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 16 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Richard Loncraine, shot by Barry Ackroyd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Melanie Oliver shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Michael Sheen and Demetri Goritsas and Adam Godley carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Never underestimate the politics of friendship".
8IMDB entry: tt1117646 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 76 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.