Flame in the Streets (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, Flame in the Streets 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. Flame in the Streets 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, Flame in the Streets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 Flame in the Streets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flame in the Streets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flame in the Streets (1961)?
- In US, Flame in the Streets 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 Flame in the Streets worth watching?
- Flame in the Streets 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 Flame in the Streets?
- Flame in the Streets stars John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda De Banzie, Earl Cameron and Johnny Sekka.
- When was Flame in the Streets released?
- Flame in the Streets was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.