Never underestimate the politics of friendship
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.
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Classical in form, grave, earnest and cool.
- classical in formformally daring
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- cooloverwhelming
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Cast
- Michael SheenTony Blair
- Demetri GoritsasStrategist
- Adam GodleyJonathan Powell
- Marc RioufolJacques Chirac
- Mark BazeleyAlastair Campbell
- Helen McCroryCherie Blair
- Nancy CraneProtocol Officer
- Dennis QuaidBill Clinton
- John SchwabReporter
- Hope DavisHillary Clinton
Crew
- Richard LoncraineDirector
- Peter MorganWriter
- Barry AckroydDirector of Photography
- Alexandre DesplatOriginal Music Composer
- Melanie OliverEditor
- Tracey ScoffieldProducer
- Frank DoelgerProducer
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