The Big Flame (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1969, The Big Flame is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ken Loach, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Big Flame stars Norman Rossington as Danny Fowler, Godfrey Quigley as Jack Regan, Peter Kerrigan as Peter Conner and Ken Jones as Freddie Grierson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Big Flame has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Flame page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Flame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Flame (1969)?
- In US, The Big Flame is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Flame worth watching?
- The Big Flame holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Flame?
- The Big Flame stars Norman Rossington, Godfrey Quigley, Peter Kerrigan, Ken Jones and Daniel Stephens.
- When was The Big Flame released?
- The Big Flame was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.