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.
Top Cast
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Norman Rossington
Danny Fowler
Godfrey Quigley
Jack Regan
Peter Kerrigan
Peter Conner
Ken Jones
Freddie Grierson
Daniel Stephens
Joe Ryan
Neville Smith
Strike Committee
Tommy Summers
Alec Murphy
Meredith Edwards
Logan
Michael Forrest
Garfield
John Riley
Bruno
Harold Kinsella
Andy Fowler
Joan Flood
Liz Fowler
Ron Davies
Steve Fowler
Bill Dean
Landlord
Ken Campbell
Journalist
Roland MacLeod
Mr Weldon
Gerald Young
Judge
Timothy Carlton
Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Allen
- Original Title
- The Big Flame
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Jim Allen
John McGlashan
Roy Watts
Tony Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Watts
Editor
John McGlashan
Director of Photography
Tony Garnett
Producer
Ken Loach
Director
Jim Allen
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Flame
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Flame about?
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.
Who directed The Big Flame?
The Big Flame was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in The Big Flame?
The principal cast of The Big Flame includes Norman Rossington, Godfrey Quigley, Peter Kerrigan, Ken Jones, Daniel Stephens.
When was The Big Flame released and how long is it?
The Big Flame was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.