The Special Relationship (2010)
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.
Director: Richard Loncraine
http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-special-relationship/index.html
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Michael Sheen as Tony Blair |
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Demetri Goritsas as Strategist |
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Adam Godley as Jonathan Powell |
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Marc Rioufol as Jacques Chirac |
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Mark Bazeley as Alastair Campbell |
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Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair |
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Nancy Crane as Protocol Officer |
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Dennis Quaid as Bill Clinton |
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John Schwab as Reporter |
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Hope Davis as Hillary Clinton |
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Kerry Shale as Advisor to the Clintons |
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Lara Pulver as Intern |
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Eric Meyers as American Journalist |
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Rufus Wright as British Journalist |
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Matthew Marsh as Foreign Policy Advisor |
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Peter Agnelli as Airport Worker (uncredited) |
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Roarke Alexander as Photographer (uncredited) |
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Stewart Alexander as White House Electrician (uncredited) |
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Mark Barrows as American Strategist (uncredited) |
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Arthur Benjamins as NATO Delegate (uncredited) |
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Vic Blickem as White House News Correspondent (uncredited) |
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Julie Eagleton as British Journalist (uncredited) |
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Joe Golby as Police Officer (uncredited) |
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Isobel Hamilton as RAF Airwoman (uncredited) |
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Robert Hammond as Reporter (uncredited) |
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Jefferson King as British Labour MP (uncredited) |
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Martyn Moore as Airline Passenger (uncredited) |
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Simon O'Connell as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
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Robert Harrison O'Neil as Party Greeter (uncredited) |
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Robert Roman Ratajczak as Journalist (uncredited) |
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Adam Robinson as Limo Driver (uncredited) |
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Emily Robinson as RAF Airwoman (uncredited) |
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Pam Rose as Lady (uncredited) |
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Patrick Rowley as Cameraman (uncredited) |
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Nick Shaw as Policeman (uncredited) |
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Richard Walker as Concorde Captain (uncredited) |
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John Warman as SO 19 Police (uncredited) |
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Chris Wilson as Gordon Brown (uncredited) |
| Writing | Peter Morgan | Writer |
| Directing | Richard Loncraine | Director |
| Camera | Peter Byrne | Focus Puller |
| Camera | Tristan Haley | Clapper Loader |
| Camera | Nick Ray | Key Grip |
| Production | Polly Hope | Production Coordinator |
| Directing | Michael Elliott | First Assistant Director |
| Production | Alex Molden | Production Assistant |
| Camera | Cosmo Campbell | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Oliver Driscoll | Focus Puller |
| Camera | Glenn Coulman | Clapper Loader |
| Camera | Max Glickman | Clapper Loader |
| Directing | Anthony Wilcox | Second Assistant Director |
| Production | Elena Zokas | Unit Production Manager |
| Camera | Abigail Catto | Clapper Loader |
| Camera | James Ray Leary | Grip |
| Production | Emma Mallett | Assistant Production Coordinator |
| Production | Tracey Scoffield | Producer |
| Sound | Ray Beckett | Production Sound Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sue Casey | Wardrobe Master |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sarah Grispo | Makeup & Hair |
| Sound | Nick Foley | ADR Mixer |
| Production | Kharmel Cochrane | Casting Assistant |
| Sound | Conor Mackey | ADR Editor |
| Sound | Ricky Butt | Foley Artist |
| Editing | Sascha Dhillon | Assistant Editor |
| Visual Effects | Paul Dunn | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Sound | Jack Stew | Foley Artist |
| Visual Effects | Mark Nelmes | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Production | Martin Joy | Location Manager |
| Art | Rosanna Westwood | Standby Art Director |
| Art | John Greaves | Storyboard Artist |
| Sound | Janet Lopez | Music Coordinator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Molly Grayson | Makeup & Hair |
| Sound | Darren King | ADR Editor |
| Sound | Ruth Sullivan | Foley Artist |
| Art | Dean Clegg | Art Direction |
| Directing | Zoe Liang | Third Assistant Director |
| Art | Chris Cull | Property Master |
| Lighting | Dominic Seal | Rigging Gaffer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Beverley Binda | Makeup & Hair |
| Costume & Make-Up | Xanthia White | Makeup & Hair |
| Directing | Jenny Reid | Script Supervisor |
| Crew | Gary Hedges | Carpenter |
| Sound | Alexandre Desplat | Conductor |
| Crew | Jeanette Haley | Post Production Supervisor |
| Lighting | Harry Wiggins | Gaffer |
| Sound | Mark Appleby | ADR Mixer |
| Sound | Alastair Sirkett | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Alex Joseph | Foley Editor |
| Art | Hannah Capron | Graphic Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tapio Salmi | Key Makeup Artist |
| Production | Maggie Phelan | Production Accountant |
| Art | Tatiana Macdonald | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Charlotte Wiseman | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ameneh Mahloudji | Makeup & Hair |
| Costume & Make-Up | Angharad Barry | Makeup & Hair |
| Sound | Kath Pollard | ADR Mixer |
| Art | Tom Brown | Supervising Art Director |
| Lighting | Chris Mortley | Best Boy Electric |
| Sound | Andy Shelley | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Tim Cavagin | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Production | Rebecca Chambers | Assistant Location Manager |
| Art | James M. Spencer | Art Department Assistant |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marion Weise | Costume Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tapio Salmi | Key Hair Stylist |
| Sound | Steve Single | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Mark Lafbery | Foley Recordist |
| Visual Effects | Piers Hampton | Visual Effects Producer |
| Crew | Penny Dyer | Dialogue Coach |
| Crew | Ron Walker | Pilot |
| Crew | Clive Miles | Transportation Captain |
| Camera | Nicola Dove | Still Photographer |
| Production | Lesley Gogarty | Extras Casting |
| Art | Stephen Hargreaves | Construction Manager |
| Sound | Gerard McCann | Music Editor |
| Camera | Barry Ackroyd | Director of Photography |
| Art | Maria Djurkovic | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Consolata Boyle | Costume Design |
| Sound | Alexandre Desplat | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Kurt Parlow | Focus Puller |
| Production | Nina Gold | Casting |
| Production | Frank Doelger | Producer |
| Editing | Melanie Oliver | Editor |
| Production | Kathleen Kennedy | Executive Producer |
| Production | Christine Langan | Executive Producer |
| Production | Frank Marshall | Executive Producer |
| Production | Andy Harries | Executive Producer |
| Production | Peter Morgan | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Chris Lyons | Special Effects Makeup Artist |