The Flame Is Love (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, The Flame Is Love is a drama and romance film directed by Michael O'Herlihy, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. This sudsy made-for-TV melodrama is based on a Barbara Cartland novel and follows the romantic exploits of an American heiress who sets sail for exciting Paris at the turn-of-the-century. She is traveling there to meet her fiance but ends up falling in love with a French journalist.
Who’s in it. The Flame Is Love stars Linda Purl as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz, Shane Briant as Pierre, Timothy Dalton as Marquis de Guaita and Richard Johnson as Narrator, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flame Is Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flame Is Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flame Is Love (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flame Is Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Flame Is Love?
- The Flame Is Love stars Linda Purl, Shane Briant, Timothy Dalton, Richard Johnson and Joan Greenwood.
- When was The Flame Is Love released?
- The Flame Is Love was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.