Letter to Brezhnev (1985)

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.

Directed by: Chris Bernard

Cast: Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Margi Clarke, Alexandra Pigg, Tracey Lea, Susan Dempsey, Ted Wood, Carl Chase, Sharon Power, Robbie Dee, Eddie Ross, Syd Newmann

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War

Rating: 6.2/10

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