Letter to Brezhnev (1985) - Full Film

[@elizabethbower2168]

37 years since I first saw this film and it’s still so magical… Many thanks for posting X

[@OreadNYC]

A lot of people think of this film as a love story, which it is...but what I don't think a lot of people pick up on is that it's actually not really about the romantic love which Elaine and Peter feel for each other. It's far more about the love and support which Elaine and Teresa have for each other as friends. When Elaine comes back from Russia -- deep down, I'm a romantic but I know that this world is not built for romantics and not kind to them and I have the sinking feeling that Elaine will only find heartbreak in Russia -- she'll need and value Teresa's friendship all the more.

[@particleboy3584]

Reminds me of a particular arthouse cinema where I saw so many great '80's films: 'Repo Man, ' 'Paris, Texas,' 'My Beautiful Launderette,' 'Buster,' 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mona Lisa,' 'Liquid Sky' ... the list goes on, but this film was among the very best. Thanks for the memories. Loved, loved seeing it again, positively!

[@melissadoyle4168]

LOVE the soundtrack to this film. Loved seeing film this back in the 80’s!

[@patriciagleve4784]

As good now as it was then. Thanks for posting!

[@MOZART010101]

Can’t believe I found this film, oh the memories. Thank you for posting.

[@djfan1039]

I'm russian and sometimes I wonder if I really am. I don't get what Alfred says

[@zarirdadachanji1732]

A tender and a heartwarming gem of a movie. Watched it after 1985.

[@MultiDefleppard]

Such a fantastic film... Never get fed up with watching this...

[@frigate100]

Me either. Just love it.

[@68jroche]

Peter Firth and Alexandra Pigg started dating 30 years after playing the pair of lovers. Heartwarming or what?

[@cat_terrell]

Sometimes love make us wait

[@andyduncan6215]

They married in 2017

[@OreadNYC]

As a result of acting out a romantic relationship on camera or on stage day after day, a lot of actors end up falling in love with their co-stars behind the scenes. It doesn't sound as if that happened in this instance -- but then they met again and fell in love 30 years later. One wonders exactly what was different back then so that the chemistry on screen evidently didn't take off screen...but did 30 years later.

[@latebloomerabroad]

Peter Firth said they dated for a short time right after the filming of the movie, too. I just found out yesterday that they're a couple, I think that is fantastic!

[@Truebritify]

Great film that captures the times. Thank you.

[@latebloomerabroad]

I was so excited to find this movie, I love it and couldn't find it to rent or even buy. After I watched it, I found an interview with Alexandra Pigg and Peter Firth and I couldn't believe it - they got married 5 years ago!

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

No way!!

[@mmole1591]

Wow how lovely never knew

[@elanacar]

Loved this movie! Thank you so much for uploading it!

[@rolandrothwell4840]

I loved, really loved this film 🎥 when it came out! Still feel it is very well written and acted

[@JulieNorthumberland]

Thank you so much for making this available. Made my night watching it. Time for a sequel!!

[@pauleenbee3860]

Even back in 1985 Elaine's character got it bang on with msm,,,, gotta luv Liverpool ❤️

[@dishybear]

I,ve just cast this film to my tv. Such brilliant quality, couldn,t be better if i,d watched it on dvd. Ahhh ....bronski beat brings back so many 80,s memories.

[@mmole1591]

Most beautiful uplifting opening , magical liverpool❤

[@johnnysraregroovies1984]

One of the best British films from 80s

[@kidsoxoxox]

Brilliant movie, one of the oldest human tales, a boy and a girl from different waring tribes fall in love, cannot live apart and with a little help along the way are united at last.

[@latiefaadamsdidacontikitou3724]

Brilliant love 80's movies

[@beakfordclakington1337]

we were nieive back then.. beleiving the hype it REALLY was a letter to 'breznev' i ws young in the 80's a teen but people now still wear masks and beleive everything God speed

[@maurotombolini6904]

This movie is a gem 💎 ❤

[@stormytempest6521]

Had some of the old Liverpool Spirit this film, ( SEAPORT ) and proper Liverpool Humour! AYE Depressing Days work wise but we got by.

[@yvonnemaryastill4399]

My absolute fav film. I think Margi Clarke plays a wonderful part! She’s fab! 💗🌸💗🌸💗🌸💗

[@Leaffycottage]

Really enjoyed this down to earth British film. What a stunner Margi Clarke is.

[@stingray4real]

Iggy Navarro who played President of The Soviet Union was Shake Hands in The Boys From The Blackstuff.

[@wesleypresley1000]

Excellent spot there mate!

[@petermischler7324]

There was no 'President' of the Soviet Union at this time. Brezhnev was General Secretary of the Communist Party and Chairman of the Supreme Soviet.

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

@@petermischler7324 Smart Arse...................

[@josephmcloughlin4517]

Absolute classic 😂😆

[@ninfilms]

Great film. Don't seemed to be talked about these days.

[@travismitchell2888]

Thanks for sharing!.A little gem x

[@hadj0587]

Peter Firth would also play a Russian 5 years later in The Hunt For Red October

[@dazauto1400]

This film and Blonde Fist 1991. Margi Clarke is just superb.

[@chommie]

thank you

[@athame57]

Liverpool on a merchant ship, did it myself in 1979 with the mv 'Armadale' ...what a wild week it was!

[@pauldobiemusic]

Wonderful!

[@derekfallon1527]

"Tell Igor I love him"...😔

[@jonathanreynolds1797]

It’s a killer line, and I’ve never forgotten it.

[@1etherealreality]

Is that what she said at the end? I couldn't make it out.@@jonathanreynolds1797

[@GeneralHensaleey]

Gotta love Liverpool

[@northernstar7162]

Love this film

[@truthwinsuk8056]

Brilliant film

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

01:21:40 the most beautiful scene and music

[@TheEvans196]

Class😀

[@uniquecrafts34]

Love this film. Great romance ah the days of dancing round our handbags and getting off with someone 😂

[@mkadouno1777]

I love this film

[@mmole1591]

Wow full film thank you

[@dennydewaal137]

Chickens that lays no more eggs are soup chickens. 🤞said my grandpa !!!! But the one that does, You enjoy 😊 Victory for the righteous ones 💪. They make you grow!!!!

[@janinecroft8316]

Just imagine poor Elaine in Russia now. Blimey!

[@That_Random_Bloke]

Perhaps they should do a sequel called “Letter to Boris”

[@OreadNYC]

The primary focus of this film is not really the relationship between and Elaine and Peter but the relationship between Elaine and Teresa (and other people). Unfortunately, the reality is that what awaits Elaine in Russia is probably not good. It's quite possible that the man from the home office is telling the truth when he says that Peter is already married. It's not that hard to understand why Peter might have wanted to indulge in an escapist romantic idyll with Elaine and for a time allow himself to believe in it, especially if his marriage isn't happy. Even if Peter is not married, the chances that Elaine will be happy in Russia are slim since Peter is a sailor and will be gone most of the time. There's even a chance that the government will take Elaine hostage and use her as a bargaining chip. One of the alluring aspects of fiction is that you can make anything you want happen...but real life is not like that. Fiction is essentially a form of magical (or at least wishful) thinking which we use out of a desire to redress life's many injustices, even if only in our imaginations.

[@beakfordclakington1337]

thanks. spioler alert

[@latebloomerabroad]

Most of the USSR's Black Sea coast gained independence as the Ukraine just 6 years after this movie took place. (It wouldn't be a great place to be now for sure, but for over 30 years it would have been okay.)

[@misino8927]

Nice , how about part 2 :) ?

[@nordfyr1]

very romantic indeed. ❤ романтично. i had somewhat similar story but from the opposite side,.

[@aquasplash3]

I will watch soon

[@petermischler7324]

Стенографировать письмо ...

[@stefanlettau8964]

Wonderful film. I love the dance scene 25:09. Goof: 28:00 after Elaine and Teresa pee, the water in the toilet is still clear. Or did they drink that much beer?

[@hector-sauvage]

I'm more concerned that neither of them wiped their fannies afterwards, even guys give a few shakes after a pee...

[@angelasamih2264]

A Liverpool theatres Scholl no most than cut me out the scene

[@wesleypresley1000]

If you can convert that into English i may respond.

[@68jroche]

Did you mean school or the comfort footwear?

[@BlytheWorld1972]

what are you trying to say hen .. ????

[@angelasamih2264]

@@BlytheWorld1972 was meant be this movie e

[@cretekastos6903]

@@wesleypresley1000 No wonder they cut her out of the film.

[@sarabernardini4720]

Does anybody know the title of the song that is before "Hit that perfect beat" in The State scene?

[@anddyx]

Heavens Above by Bronski Beat

[@mmole1591]

Lockets and stars margi clarke

[@mmole1591]

Check out aimee 1095 she has full song on you tube

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Margi Clarke need i say any more 💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@HotBooksVideo]

Anybody know the song playing on the tv @ 58:35?

[@ronniesargeson3479]

Think its the Talking Heads

[@cretekastos6903]

@@ronniesargeson3479 No, it isn't the Talking Heads. I'm trying to find out who it is too.

[@YooTuba]

@@cretekastos6903 and @HotBooksVideo it's The Balcony, an 80s band from Liverpool, the name of the song is Too Late, it's from 1983. I tried to post more about it but my comment keeps getting removed so use a search engine to find the band page and versions of it.

[@carolcaslin9291]

❤

[@mmole1591]

Aimee 1095 has lockets and stars

[@booooo666]

Any adverts

[@paulmcdonough1093]

1 hour .04 mins thats park road toxteth

[@user-si1hn6dj3n]

Thank you so much♪♪♪ 1:30:15

[@ahmarkhan471]

Pls upload film 40 carets.1973

[@s.d.7597]

Was he really married ?

[@Joesmovietalk]

I think it coming from someone as important as him, I feel it was the truth being told.

[@1etherealreality]

I think he was lying.@@Joesmovietalk

[@Joesmovietalk]

It will remain a mystery I guess@@1etherealreality

[@poojadevi343]

0:21

[@digitalmediafan]

Yes excellent film but was the F word used just a bit too much me thinks ?

[@amyclarke41]

A of 85 😃dkaa dkasad dkc m dkc dka

[@matthewhaywood247]

Check out the hairy armpits on Elaine eeewww😂

[@melaniemitchell3829]

Body hair only being acceptable for men, of course. Who wants a natural woman?

[@The_Modern_Buddhist]

😂😂😂

[@matthewhaywood247]

@@melaniemitchell3829 not me coming from the man with a beard 🤔😂🙂

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Matty, Hairy armpits and Aunty Marys ( Fannys lol ) Where all the rage on females back in the mid 80,s

[@matthewhaywood247]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo I know wtf 🤣😂😅 I thought she had Don King in a headlock 😂

[@guyborrows7818]

Love this Film