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MASTER SCORE 74.9 / 100
2010·Biography / Drama / History·1h 33m

THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

“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.

Above the Line
Richard Loncraine·DirectorPeter Morgan·WriterBarry Ackroyd·Director of PhotographyAlexandre Desplat·Original Music ComposerMelanie Oliver·Editor
Cast
Michael Sheen·Tony BlairDemetri Goritsas·StrategistAdam Godley·Jonathan PowellMarc Rioufol·Jacques ChiracMark Bazeley·Alastair CampbellHelen McCrory·Cherie BlairNancy Crane·Protocol OfficerDennis Quaid·Bill ClintonJohn Schwab·ReporterHope Davis·Hillary Clinton
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Richard Loncraine·DirectorMichael Elliott·First Assistant DirectorAnthony Wilcox·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Peter Morgan·Writer
Camera· 10
Barry Ackroyd·Director of PhotographyPeter Byrne·Focus PullerTristan Haley·Clapper LoaderNick Ray·Key GripCosmo Campbell·Camera OperatorOliver Driscoll·Focus PullerGlenn Coulman·Clapper LoaderMax Glickman·Clapper LoaderAbigail Catto·Clapper LoaderJames Ray Leary·Grip
Editing· 1
Melanie Oliver·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alexandre Desplat·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Dean Clegg·Art DirectionMaria Djurkovic·Production DesignConsolata Boyle·Costume Design
Production· 11
Tracey Scoffield·ProducerFrank Doelger·ProducerKathleen Kennedy·Executive ProducerChristine Langan·Executive ProducerFrank Marshall·Executive ProducerAndy Harries·Executive ProducerPeter Morgan·Executive ProducerPolly Hope·Production CoordinatorAlex Molden·Production AssistantElena Zokas·Unit Production ManagerEmma Mallett·Assistant Production Coordinator
By the Numbers
74.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Friendly, Professional
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men in suits, seen from the chest up, facing each other in profile with smiles on their faces. The man on the right has his left hand on”

dramabiography
Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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