Letter to Brezhnev_
"A new wave comedy … from Liverpool with Love."
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.
Starring
Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Margi Clarke
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Letter to Brezhnev was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
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,...
Letter to Brezhnev is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (20)
Peter Firth
Peter
Alfred Molina
Sergei
Margi Clarke
Teresa
Alexandra Pigg
Elaine
TL
Tracey Lea
Tracy
SD
Susan Dempsey
Girl in Pub
TW
Ted Wood
Mick
Carl Chase
Taxi Driver
SP
Sharon Power
Charlie's Girl
RD
Robbie Dee
Charlie
ER
Eddie Ross
Rayner
SN
Syd Newmann
Dimitri
GW
Gerry White
1st Doorman
PR
Pat Riley
2nd Doorman
JV
Jeannette Votel
1st Girl on Bus
WV
Wendy Votel
2nd Girl on Bus
Angela Clarke
Josie
JK
Joey Kaye
Father
Eileen Walsh
Mother
FC
Frank Clarke
Vinny
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Letter to Brezhnev?
Letter to Brezhnev has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Letter to Brezhnev?
The cast of Letter to Brezhnev includes Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Margi Clarke, Alexandra Pigg, Tracey Lea.
What is the rating of Letter to Brezhnev?
Letter to Brezhnev has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
