Letter to Brezhnev

"A new wave comedy … from Liverpool with Love."

May 2 1986 R 1h 34m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

The factories, pubs, clubs, hotels and streets of 1980s Liverpool form the backdrop for this tale of love, friendship, sex and a letter to the Soviet leader, Leonid Brezhnev. Two Liverpool lasses, Teresa and Elaine meet two Russian sailors, Sergei and Peter and hook up for a night of fun and frolics. Teresa is looking for sex and a smile, Elaine wants love, romance and the dream of a life far away from the grime of the Liverpool docklands. A classic British romantic comedy filled with new wave tunes, 80s fashion, a little politics and a lot of heart.

Official Trailer
Plot

Two Soviet sailors, Peter and Sergei, go ashore in Liverpool to spend one night on the town. Peter can speak a minimal amount of English but it's enough to make contact with two Liverpudlian natives, Elaine and Theresa. Elaine and Peter immediately fall in love with each other, but the night is short and they must leave with the ship. Elaine can't forget him and writes a letter to Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev, asking him to make it possible for them to reunite.

Written by

Frank Clarke

Directed by

Chris Bernard

Cast

Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Tracy Marshak-Nash

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Film Four International, Palace Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 1 nomination total

Trailers
Letter to Brezhnev (1985) - Trailer
Letter to Brezhnev original trailer newly remastered
Letter to Brezhnev (1985) - Full Film
Scores
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Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
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