Leave to Remain
Synopsis
Set during the political upheaval following Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power in Iran, Les Blair's gripping work tells the story of Shahin Mohamedi, a young Iranian woman studying in London. When the cheques her father sends from home are intercepted by the Khomeini government, she is threatened with repatriation by vicious British immigration officers. To remain in England she must be granted 'Leave To Remain'. Enter Jimmy Johnstone, an English wide-boy strapped for cash and willing to perform the paper marriage that will ensure Shahin's freedom. Jimmy wants to build on the relationship, but Shahin's heart is a thousand miles away with her old fiance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Iraj Jannati Attaei
- Original Score
- Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron
- Original Title
- Leave to Remain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Blair
Iraj Jannati Attaei
Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron
Jon Gregory
Irving Teitelbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Les Blair
Director
Irving Teitelbaum
Producer
Iraj Jannati Attaei
Writer
Jon Gregory
Editor
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What is Leave to Remain about?
Set during the political upheaval following Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power in Iran, Les Blair's gripping work tells the story of Shahin Mohamedi, a young Iranian woman studying in London. When the cheques her father sends from home are intercepted by the Khomeini government, she is threatened with repatriation by vicious British immigration officers. To remain in England she must be granted 'Leave To Remain'. Enter Jimmy Johnstone, an English wide-boy strapped for cash and willing to perform the paper marriage that will ensure Shahin's freedom. Jimmy wants to build on the relationship, but Shahin's heart is a thousand miles away with her old fiance.
Who directed Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain was directed by Les Blair.
Who stars in Leave to Remain?
The principal cast of Leave to Remain includes Lavinia Bertram, Amir M. Korangy, Jonny Phillips, Christopher Simon.
When was Leave to Remain released and how long is it?
Leave to Remain was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Leave to Remain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leave to Remain was composed by Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron.