based on true story,british politics,british prime minister

The Deal (2003)

Poster for The Deal

It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. However Tony Blair is also beginning to appear more likely as he will appeal to Southern voters who would be turned off by Brown. Blair rings Brown to arrange a meeting to discuss which will go for the job. The film flashbacks to the start of their relationship, sharing an office in Westminster on their first seats.

Cast & Crew

Director
Stephen Frears
  • Profile picture of David Morrissey
    Gordon Brown David Morrissey
  • Profile picture of Michael Sheen
    Tony Blair Michael Sheen
  • Profile picture of Dexter Fletcher
    Charlie Whelan Dexter Fletcher
  • Profile picture of Frank Kelly
    John Smith Frank Kelly
  • Profile picture of Stuart McQuarrie
    Scottish MP 1 Stuart McQuarrie
  • Profile picture of Ian Hanmore
    Scottish MP 2 Ian Hanmore
  • Profile picture of Paul Rhys
    Peter Mandelson Paul Rhys
  • Profile picture of Stuart Bowman
    Journalist 1 Stuart Bowman

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Keywords

  • based on true story
  • british politics
  • british prime minister