![all posters](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w140/files/images/film/posters/000/503/503524_5e6363.jpg)
Directed by:
Stephen FrearsScreenplay:
Peter MorganCinematography:
Alwin H. KuchlerComposer:
Nathan LarsonCast:
Michael Sheen, David Morrissey, Elizabeth Berrington, Paul Rhys, Dexter Fletcher, Peter Morgan, David Nicholls, Stuart McQuarrie, Tony Blair, Stuart Bowman (more)Plots(1)
Focusing on their rise through Labor Party ranks, The Deal probes the complex rivalry between real-life Prime Ministers Gordon Brown (David Morrissey) and Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) two close friends who came to legendary crossroads when their predecessor died and, for the sake of a nation, struck an extraordinary deal. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Michael Sheen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/543/162543987_3e9536.png)
Michael Sheen
UK
Best movies:
Blood Diamond (2006)
Frost/Nixon (2008)
The Damned United (2009)
![David Morrissey](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274630_8d76c9.jpg)
David Morrissey
UK
Best movies:
Hangmen (2016) (theatrical recording)
Hilary and Jackie (1998)
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
![Elizabeth Berrington](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/078/964/78964260_582707.jpg)
Elizabeth Berrington
UK
Best movies:
Secrets & Lies (1996)
In Bruges (2008)
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) (series)
![Paul Rhys](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/188/158188415_648ff1.jpg)
Paul Rhys
UK
Best movies:
Chaplin (1992)
Anna Karenina (2000) (series)
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) (series)
![Dexter Fletcher](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271018_ae4816.jpg)
Dexter Fletcher
UK
Best movies:
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
The Elephant Man (1980)
Stardust (2007)
![Peter Morgan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/003/165003867_8be13c.png)
Peter Morgan
UK
![David Nicholls](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/579/161579676_7f8916.jpg)
David Nicholls
UK
Best movies:
The Deal (2003) (TV movie)
![Stuart McQuarrie](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/950/157950051_662ff9.jpg)
Stuart McQuarrie
Best movies:
Trainspotting (1996)
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
The Way We Live Now (2001) (series)
![Tony Blair](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/862/166862210_f38f28.jpg)
Tony Blair
UK
Best movies:
The Deal (2003) (TV movie)
Official Secrets (2019) - a.f.
Omagh (2004) (TV movie)
![Stuart Bowman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/261/160261089_7e72a6.jpg)
Stuart Bowman
UK
Best movies:
The Deal (2003) (TV movie)
The Golden Hour (2005) (series)
Taggart (1983) (series)
![Gordon G. Kennedy](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/886/160886958_30baab.jpg)
Ian Hanmore
Best movies:
The Magdalene Sisters (2002)
Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023)
The Deal (2003) (TV movie)
Valerie Edmond
UK
Best movies:
Foyle's War (2002) (series)
The Deal (2003) (TV movie)
Saving Grace (2000)
Glenna Morrison
Best movies:
The Deal (2003) (TV movie)
The Railway Man (2013)
Taggart (1983) (series)
Gordon Morris
Best movies:
The Deal (2003) (TV movie)
The Forgotten Battle (2020)
Taggart (1983) (series)