About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1989
Runtime
1h 48m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
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Language
EN
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Questions about Leave to Remain
How long is Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain has a runtime of 1h 48m (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain was directed by Les Blair and released in 1989.
What genre is Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain is a Drama, TV Movie film (1989).
Who stars in Leave to Remain?
The cast of Leave to Remain includes Lavinia Bertram, Amir M. Korangy, Jonny Phillips, Christopher Simon.
What is the TMDB rating for Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 votes.
