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Letter to Brezhnev poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
1985·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 34m

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.

Above the Line
Chris Bernard·DirectorFrank Clarke·WriterBruce McGowan·Director of PhotographyAlan Gill·MusicLesley Walker·Editor
Cast
Peter Firth·PeterAlfred Molina·SergeiMargi Clarke·TeresaAlexandra Pigg·ElaineTracey Lea·TracySusan Dempsey·Girl in PubTed Wood·MickCarl Chase·Taxi DriverSharon Power·Charlie's GirlRobbie Dee·Charlie
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Chris Bernard·Director
Writing· 1
Frank Clarke·Writer
Camera· 1
Bruce McGowan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lesley Walker·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alan Gill·Music
Art & Design· 4
Lez Brotherston·Production DesignNick Englefield·Production DesignJonathan Swain·Production DesignMark Reynolds·Costume Design
Production· 4
Paul Lister·ProducerCaroline Spack·ProducerJanet Goddard·ProducerCharles Caselton·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Jamie Reid·Title Graphics
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#193B79
#FFFFFF
#E43429
Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features four individuals in the foreground against a blue and white splattered background. At the top, there are four circular emblems with So”

romance
Key Elements
Sailor's CapSoviet Emblems
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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