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Letter to Brezhnev

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In this English romantic comedy, two young women in Thatcher-era Liverpool, Elaine (Alexandra Pigg) and Teresa (Margi Clarke), meet a pair of Soviet sailors, Peter (Peter Firth) and Sergei (Alfred Molina), who are on shore leave. While Teresa and Sergei seem content to have a carefree night, Elaine and Peter fall in love, leading to heartbreak when the officers have to return to duty on their ship. Can Elaine find a way to escape her gritty working-class surroundings and reunite with Peter?

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Michael Blowen Boston Globe A low-budget, tart-tongued comedy as audacious as it is funny. Jul 30, 2024 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Letter to Brezhnev is strong because it is simple. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A feel-good story. Rated: B- Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 5, 2005 Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Rated: 3/5 Oct 8, 2004 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A fresh, gritty, humorous and winning love story. Rated: 4/5 Aug 26, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

Movie Info

Synopsis In this English romantic comedy, two young women in Thatcher-era Liverpool, Elaine (Alexandra Pigg) and Teresa (Margi Clarke), meet a pair of Soviet sailors, Peter (Peter Firth) and Sergei (Alfred Molina), who are on shore leave. While Teresa and Sergei seem content to have a carefree night, Elaine and Peter fall in love, leading to heartbreak when the officers have to return to duty on their ship. Can Elaine find a way to escape her gritty working-class surroundings and reunite with Peter?
Director
Chris Bernard
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Surround