Summaries

A dramatization that traces former UK prime minister Tony Blair's relationships with Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

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.—don @ minifie-1

Details

Keywords
  • britain
  • england
  • great britain
  • british
  • british politics
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • Biography
Release date May 28, 2010
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Official sites HBO HBO - Photos
Language English French
Filming locations JW Marriott Grosvenor House London Hotel, 86-90 Park Lane, Mayfair, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
Production companies BBC Film HBO Films Rainmark Films

Box office

Gross worldwide $550789

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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