We all came together at the same time, same place, and made a really successful movie

The iconic film was set and filmed in Liverpool18:00, 30 Aug 2026Frank Clarke "didn't really know" he was a good writer. But when he was 25 he wrote the iconic 1985 film, Letter To Brezhnev. The classic film, set and filmed in Liverpool, follows the story of Teresa and Elaine from Kirkby, who meet Sergei and Peter from Russia. The men are fresh off the boat and enjoying their stay in the city. While Teresa is looking for a night of fun, Elaine falls in love with Russian sailor Peter.The film was shot over three weeks in Liverpool on a small budget, with scenes in The State nightclub and The Shaftesbury Hotel putting Liverpool on the cinematic map. It made names of its cast, including Alexandra Pigg who was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance in the film. It also stars Frank's sister,