The Big Flame(1969)
The Big Flame Synopsis
After a prolonged industrial dispute in the Liverpool Docks, the striking workers reject management demands of a return to work and decide instead to occupy the docks and run the operation themselves.
The Big Flame (1969) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ken Loach, released on February 19, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Norman Rossington, Godfrey Quigley, Peter Kerrigan and Ken Jones. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Loach
- Writers:
- Jim Allen
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- John McGlashan
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Big Flame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norman Rossington
as Danny Fowler
Godfrey Quigley
as Jack Regan
Peter Kerrigan
as Peter Conner
Ken Jones
as Freddie Grierson
- Daniel Stephens
Daniel Stephens
as Joe Ryan
Neville Smith
as Strike Committee
- Tommy Summers
Tommy Summers
as Alec Murphy
Meredith Edwards
as Logan
- Michael Forrest
Michael Forrest
as Garfield
- John Riley
John Riley
as Bruno
- Harold Kinsella
Harold Kinsella
as Andy Fowler
- Joan Flood
Joan Flood
as Liz Fowler
Key crew
Directed by Ken Loach, written by Jim Allen, produced by Tony Garnett.
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The Big Flame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Big Flame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Flame online?
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The Big Flame (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Big Flame?
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The main cast of The Big Flame (1969) includes Norman Rossington, Godfrey Quigley, Peter Kerrigan, Ken Jones and Daniel Stephens. The film was directed by Ken Loach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Flame released?
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The Big Flame was released on February 19, 1969 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Big Flame worth watching?
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The Big Flame (1969) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.