Movie: The Special Relationship (2010) (TV)

“In 1992 Labour leader Tony Blair goes to America and is impressed by the policies of President 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,Bush. Written by don @ minifie-1″

  • Director: Richard Loncraine
  • Release Date:
    29 May 2010 (USA)
  • Run Time:
    93 min
  • Country: UK , USA
  • Genre: Drama , History

Tagline: Never underestimate the politics of friendship.

Trivia: Dennis Quaid also played the President of the United States in American Dreamz (2006).See  »

Goofs: Errors in geography: When Tony Blair lands at Dulles Airport in 1992, the limo that picks him up bears a State of Washington license plate.See  »

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