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Movie poster: The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011)
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The Hunt for Tony Blair

2011 · 60 min Comedy Thriller
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2011
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Thriller
Director Peter Richardson
Runtime 60 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (4 votes)

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The Comic Strip team constructs a meticulous parody of 1950s film noir, relying on stark black-and-white cinematography and hard-boiled dialogue tropes. The film explores the absurdity of power through a fugitive narrative, using Stephen Mangan's pitch-perfect performance as its central, farcical engine.

What lingers after the credits is the sharp, enduring sting of political satire wrapped in a visually stylish package. Those who tire of straightforward comedy will find a clever, subversive gem that hits its targets with precision. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Peter Richardson

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