The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011)
The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. The 60-minute film, penned by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, follows Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan), wanted for murder and on the run. Escaping from Number 10 and leaving behind his adoring wife Cherie (Catherine Shepherd), Tony vows to clear his name no matter what the consequences.
Director: Peter Richardson
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 15, 2011
Cast
- Stephen Mangan - Tony Blair
- Catherine Shepherd - Cherie Blair
- Robbie Coltrane - Inspector Hutton
- James Buckley - Sergeant
- Rik Mayall - Professor Predictor
- Nigel Planer - Peter Mandelson
- Ronni Ancona - Barbara Windsor
- Ross Noble - Socialist
- Tony Curran - Robin Cook
- Morgana Robinson - Carole Caplin
Screenplay
Production: Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
film noir, 1950s, tony blair
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hunt for Tony Blair about?
- The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. The 60-minute film, penned by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, follows Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan), wanted for murder and on the run. Escaping from Number 10 and leaving behind his adoring wife Cherie (Catherine Shepherd), Tony vows to clear his name no matter what the consequences.
- Who directed The Hunt for Tony Blair?
- The Hunt for Tony Blair was directed by Peter Richardson.
- Who stars in The Hunt for Tony Blair?
- The Hunt for Tony Blair stars Stephen Mangan, Catherine Shepherd, Robbie Coltrane, James Buckley, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer.
- How long is The Hunt for Tony Blair?
- The Hunt for Tony Blair has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Hunt for Tony Blair?
- The Hunt for Tony Blair is a Comedy, Thriller film.
- Where was The Hunt for Tony Blair produced?
- The Hunt for Tony Blair was produced in United Kingdom.