The Deal (2003)
The film supposes what happened at a historic dinner meeting between Brown and Blair, at Islington, that led directly to Blair's appointment. This film is loosely based on The Rivals, written by James Naughtie. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Morrissey, Michael Sheen, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stephen Frears
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Deal
British director Stephen Frears' political docudrama The Deal was originally broadcast on Channel 4. The film is based on the real-life events that elevated Tony Blair to the seat of Prime Minister. The film shows how the hard-working, but not head-turning, Gordon Brown (David Morrissey) and the flashy Blair (Michael Sheen), two very opposite personalities, forged a working relationship while opposing Margaret Thatcher's government. When the Labor leader, John Smith, dies of a heart attack, on May 13, 1994, everyone believes Brown will ascend to the top of the party. But that isn't what happens.
The film supposes what happened at a historic dinner meeting between Brown and Blair, at Islington, that led directly to Blair's appointment. This film is loosely based on The Rivals, written by James Naughtie. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 84 mins
Complete Cast of The Deal
- Michael Sheen - Tony Blair
- Paul Rhys
- Matt Blair
- Glenna Morrison
- Director(s):
- Stephen Frears
- Writer(s):
- Peter Morgan
- Producer(s):
- Christine Langdon
- Categories:
- Drama
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