Directed by British film and TV Director, Richard Longcraine, (Band of Brothers; My House in Umbria), a dramatisation of the political alliance between British Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen), and US President Bill Clinton (Dennis Quaid), otherwise known as 'The Special Relationship'. With the populace getting a current dose of Tony Blair's version of historical events since his rise to power in 1993 through his autobiographical memoirs, comes an account of his tempestuous and loyal friendship with the US president, borne out of empathy and expediency. Written... by Peter Morgan, responsible for the other two dramatisations of the Blair years: The Deal and The Queen; The Special Relationship has been nominated for Five Emmy awards and features the period from the rise of new Labour in 1993 to the period at the end of the war in Kosovo in 1998, including the notorious Lewinsky affair that so weakened the Clinton administration. [show more]
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Feature-length BBC drama depicting the relationships between former British prime minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) and American president Bill Clinton (Dennis Quaid). Set in the pre-9/11 years from 1994 to 2001, the film focuses on the international presence of Blair in relation to his American ally. While Clinton is almost toppled from power by the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Blair continues to strengthen his position, moving seamlessly from being Clinton's acolyte to his equal, and eventually his moral superior in the aftermath of Kosovo.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. From the Oscar®-nominated writer and producers of Frost/Nixon and The Queen comes a powerful new look at the human side of iconic world leaders. In 1993, Tony Blair was a rising young star in British politics. Three years later he ran for Prime Minister - and began a "special relationship" with U.S. President Bill Clinton that endured through triumph, conflict and personal scandal. HBO Films presents Michael Sheen, Golden Globe® nominee Dennis Quaid, Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee Hope Davis, and Helen McCrory in the behind-the-scenes story of two world leaders who forged a loyal, if tempestuous, friendship out of the crucible of political necessity: The Special Relationship. Actors Michael Sheen, Dennis Quaid, Helen McCrory, Hope Davis, Chris Wilson & Adam Godley Director Richard Loncraine Certificate 15 years and over Year 2010 Languages English
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