Letter to Brezhnev (1985)

A new wave comedy … from Liverpool with Love.

Letter to Brezhnev (1985) poster

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.

Director: Chris Bernard
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alan Gill
Cinematography: Bruce McGowan
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: Palace Pictures, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

liverpool, england

Trailer

Letter to Brezhnev Trailer
More Films by Director: Chris Bernard
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Letter to Brezhnev about?
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.
Who directed Letter to Brezhnev?
Letter to Brezhnev was directed by Chris Bernard.
Who stars in Letter to Brezhnev?
Letter to Brezhnev stars Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Margi Clarke, Alexandra Pigg, Tracey Lea, Susan Dempsey.
How long is Letter to Brezhnev?
Letter to Brezhnev has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Letter to Brezhnev?
Letter to Brezhnev is a Comedy, Romance film.
Where was Letter to Brezhnev produced?
Letter to Brezhnev was produced in United Kingdom.