Blaze (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1991, Blaze is a notable film directed by Eric Barbier, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. All of Europe was affected by the Great Depression of the 1930s, but some parts were hurt less badly than others. France, for instance, was relatively prosperous. In this grim drama, a sturdy Polish boxer and his family have settled into a mining town in northern France because that's where the work is. Like European "guest workers" in the 1990s, the Polish immigrants then were frequently treated badly by the locals. In this drama, the romantic aspirations of the boxer's son are thwarted by the concerted efforts of the local men and his own family's preference that he marry another Polish girl. After his romance fails, the son becomes a union activist and sacrifices a great deal to try to gain higher wages for the miners, but the contract he works out is reneged on by the duplicitous owners.
Who’s in it. Blaze stars Maruschka Detmers, Jean-Marc Barr, Tolsty and Thierry Fortineau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Blaze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blaze page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blaze (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blaze change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blaze worth watching?
- Blaze holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blaze?
- Blaze stars Maruschka Detmers, Jean-Marc Barr, Tolsty, Thierry Fortineau and Jean-Paul Roussillon.
- When was Blaze released?
- Blaze was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.