Leave to Remain 35 years old

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.

Credits

Leave to Remain Cast

Name Character
Jonny Phillips He was 25, now 61 years old as James Johnstone
Amir M. Korangy He was 28, now 63 years old as Embassy Official
Christopher Simon He was 25, now 61 years old as Ben

Leave to Remain Crew

Name Department
Jon Gregory as Editor. He was 10 (now 24) years old Editing
Simon Brint as Music. He was 38 (60) years old when He died Sound
Rowland Rivron as Music. He was 30 (now 65) years old Sound
Les Blair as Director. He was 47 (now 83) years old Directing
Irving Teitelbaum as Producer. Production
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Leave to Remain (35 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, May 11, 1989
  • Runtime: 108 minutes