The Rank and File
1971, English. Directed by Ken Loach.
Wilkinsons glass-works dominates a Staffordshire town. After a small walkout over pay discrepancies, the workers of the factory vote to go on strike, but they are denied support by their trade union.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 20 May 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jim Allen
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The Rank and File runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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The Rank and File isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Rank and File?
The Rank and File (1971) was directed by Ken Loach and stars Peter Kerrigan, Neville Smith, Bill Dean.