Schwarze Fackel (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, Schwarze Fackel is a drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 93 minutes. “Emotional Dynamite!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Flame in the Streets is a 1961 British drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker. Racial tensions manifest themselves at home, work and on the streets during Bonfire Night in the burgeoning West Indian community of early 1960s Britain. Trades union leader (Mills) fights for the rights of a black worker but struggles with the news that his own daughter is planning to marry a West Indian, much against his own logic and the prejudice of his wife.
Who’s in it. Schwarze Fackel stars John Mills as Jacko Palmer, Sylvia Syms as Kathie Palmer, Brenda De Banzie as Nell Palmer and Earl Cameron as Gabriel Gomez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Schwarze Fackel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schwarze Fackel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schwarze Fackel tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Schwarze Fackel (1961)?
- In USA, Schwarze Fackel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Schwarze Fackel worth watching?
- Schwarze Fackel holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Schwarze Fackel?
- Schwarze Fackel stars John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda De Banzie, Earl Cameron and Johnny Sekka.
- When was Schwarze Fackel released?
- Schwarze Fackel was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.