The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship (2010)

TV-14 29 May 2010 • Biography, Drama, History • 1h 33m
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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.

Peter Morgan
Writer
Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley
Starring

Language: English, French
Awards: Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. 1 win & 24 nominations total
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
DVD Release Date: 15 Nov 2016
Box Office Total:

6.7

IMDb (4947 votes)
83%
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