The Big Flame
1969, English. Directed by Ken Loach.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ken LoachDirector
- Norman RossingtonDanny Fowler
- Godfrey QuigleyJack Regan
- Peter KerriganPeter Conner
- Ken JonesFreddie Grierson
- Daniel StephensJoe Ryan
- Neville SmithStrike Committee
- Tommy SummersAlec Murphy
- Meredith EdwardsLogan
- Michael ForrestGarfield
- John RileyBruno
- Harold KinsellaAndy Fowler
- Joan FloodLiz Fowler
Details
- Released
- 19 February 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jim Allen
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The Big Flame runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Big Flame on?
The Big Flame isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Flame?
If you liked The Big Flame, try TalhotBlond, Cheaters, Iron Jawed Angels.
Who directed The Big Flame?
The Big Flame (1969) was directed by Ken Loach and stars Norman Rossington, Godfrey Quigley, Peter Kerrigan.