Letter to Brezhnev
“A new wave comedy … from Liverpool with Love.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Peter Firth
Peter
Alfred Molina
Sergei
Margi Clarke
Teresa
Alexandra Pigg
Elaine
Tracey Lea
Tracy
Susan Dempsey
Girl in Pub
Ted Wood
Mick
Carl Chase
Taxi Driver
Sharon Power
Charlie's Girl
Robbie Dee
Charlie
Eddie Ross
Rayner
Syd Newmann
Dimitri
Gerry White
1st Doorman
Pat Riley
2nd Doorman
Jeannette Votel
1st Girl on Bus
Wendy Votel
2nd Girl on Bus
Angela Clarke
Josie
Joey Kaye
Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Bernard
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Clarke
- Original Score
- Alan Gill
- Original Title
- Letter to Brezhnev
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Palace Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Bernard
Frank Clarke
Alan Gill
Bruce McGowan
Lesley Walker
Charles Caselton, Paul Lister, Caroline Spack, Janet Goddard
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Lister
Producer
Chris Bernard
Director
Nick Englefield
Production Design
Jonathan Swain
Production Design
Caroline Spack
Producer
Lesley Walker
Editor
Lez Brotherston
Production Design
Janet Goddard
Producer
Mark Reynolds
Costume Design
Bruce McGowan
Director of Photography
Frank Clarke
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letter to Brezhnev
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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?
The principal cast of Letter to Brezhnev includes Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Margi Clarke, Alexandra Pigg, Tracey Lea.
When was Letter to Brezhnev released and how long is it?
Letter to Brezhnev was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Letter to Brezhnev?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letter to Brezhnev was composed by Alan Gill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Letter to Brezhnev?
Letter to Brezhnev holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).