The Deal (2003)

Comedy
Drama
Romance
Thriller
TV Movie

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

Gordon Brown
Production Asst
Himself
Tony Blair
Charlie Whelan
John Smith
Scottish MP 1
Scottish MP 2
Peter Mandelson
Journalist 1
John Brown

Crew

Executive Producer
Associate Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Production Design
Art Direction
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Makeup Designer
Sound Recordist
ADR Mixer
Focus Puller