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Leave to Remain

★ 7.0(1)19891h 48m

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Director: Les Blair
Release date: 1989-05-11
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Channel 4 Television

About Leave to Remain

Leave to Remain is a 1989 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Les Blair, starring Lavinia Bertram, Amir M. Korangy and Jonny Phillips. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Leave to Remain in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set during the political upheaval following Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power in Iran, Les Blair's gripping work tells the story of Shahin Mohamedi, a young Iranian woman studying in London. When the cheques her father sends from home are intercepted by the Khomeini government, she is threatened with repatriation by vicious British immigration officers. To remain in England she must be granted 'Leave To Remain'. Enter Jimmy Johnstone, an English wide-boy strapped for cash and willing to perform the paper marriage that will ensure Shahin's freedom. Jimmy wants to build on the relationship, but Shahin's heart is a thousand miles away with her old fiance.

Cast

Lavinia Bertram

Registrar

Amir M. Korangy

Embassy Official

Jonny Phillips

James Johnstone

Christopher Simon

Ben

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How long is Leave to Remain?+

Leave to Remain has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Leave to Remain?+

Leave to Remain stars Lavinia Bertram, Amir M. Korangy, Jonny Phillips and Christopher Simon.

When did Leave to Remain come out?+

Leave to Remain is a 1989 movie directed by Les Blair.

What genre is Leave to Remain?+

Leave to Remain is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Leave to Remain?+

Leave to Remain was directed by Les Blair.

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