The Special Relationship

– A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
2010
The Special Relationship (2010)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:

The Special Relationship (2010) - Trailer

Release Date:

29 May 2010

Language:

English, French

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-14 – For Age 14 and Above

This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Programs rated TV-14 contains material that parents or adult guardians may find unsuitable for children under the age of 14. The FCC warns that "Parents are cautioned to exercise some care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended." Programs with this rating contain crude humor, drug/alcohol use, inappropriate language, strong violence (may include some amounts of blood and gore), and moderate suggestive themes or dialogue.

Director:

Richard Loncraine

Writer:

Peter Morgan

Main Actors:

Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol

Plot:

In 1992, Labour leader Tony Blair goes to America and is impressed by the policies of President Bill Clinton, which he uses to reshape his party. Two years later, he is invited back for an audience with Clinton, who, rightly, predicts that he will be Britain's next Prime Minister. Thus begins the 'special relationship' between the two, though Clinton is clearly the senior partner with Blair seeking his advice on Northern Ireland. The situation in Kosovo however reverses the roles as Blair forces American intervention by a reluctant president and is seen in the American media as the hero of the hour. As Clinton accuses his ally of stabbing him in the back the special relationship starts to sour and, with Clinton ultimately out of the White House, Blair takes his first photo call with the next incumbent, George W. Bush.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 22 nominations.

Gross profit:

$169,214

Production:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
86%