The Deal (TV 2003)

Director:

Stephen Frears

Writers:

Peter Morgan, James Naughtie (based on the book by)

Stars:

David Morrissey, Matt Blair, Michael Sheen

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Morrissey	...	Gordon Brown
Matt Blair	...	Ed Balls
Michael Sheen	...	Tony Blair
Dexter Fletcher	...	Charlie Whelan
Philippe De Grossouvre	...	Waiter
Eilidh Fraser	...	Returning Officer
Frank Kelly	...	John Smith
Stuart McQuarrie	...	Scottish MP 1
Ian Hanmore	...	Scottish MP 2
Nick Falk	...	Junior Tory Minister
Paul Rhys	...	Peter Mandelson
Jon Snow	...	Himself
Stuart Bowman	...	Journalist 1
Roshan Rohatgi	...	Journalist 2
Gordon Morris	...	Party Worker

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

politics | based on book

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Deal - Berättelsen om Tony Blair

Company Credits

Production Co:

Granada Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 76 min (HBO Print)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Much of the plot is reportedly derived from the book "The Rivals" by James Naughtie.

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Goofs

Despite being set in the 1980s and early 1990s, no attempt has been made to disguise the scenes shot in Central London, so modern cars and buses (as of 2003) are regularly seen behind the characters.

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Connections

Followed by The Special Relationship (2010)

User Reviews

Politics and Drama - match made in heaven

The beauty of 'The Deal' is clearly the story, and for many a surprising and unknown real story. Peter Morgan does what he does best again by keeping the screenplay no nonsense and captures the delicacies of the time brilliantly. While many who may have in depth knowledge of the matter could have differing opinions on its deviations from reality, the movie is a very fine quality drama from a team which has given gems like Queen and Frost/Nixon.

Michael sheen is fantastic again and David Morrissey is more impressive than sheen. A story very admirably directed and acted, this story captures politics and drama behind a real story joyfully - a match made in heaven!