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Letter to Brezhnev

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1985 · 91 min Comedy Romance
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1985
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Chris Bernard
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (26 votes)

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The film deftly blends sharp social observation with genuine warmth, capturing a specific time and place through the lens of personal desire. Its strength lies in the chemistry between the leads and the authentic, gritty backdrop of Liverpool.

What lingers after the credits roll is a feeling of bittersweet optimism—a testament to the enduring power of human connection against all odds, set to a brilliant new wave soundtrack. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chris Bernard

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