The Big Flame 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Network
- BBC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Big Flame?
The Big Flame is a television film and drama that originally aired in Great Britain on February 19, 1969. The production was broadcast as a television play and part of The Wednesday Play series.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 19, 1969
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- BBC
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- BBC
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The Big Flame is a television film and drama that originally aired in Great Britain on February 19, 1969. The production was broadcast as a television play and part of The Wednesday Play series. It was written by socialist playwright Jim Allen, produced by Tony Garnett, and directed by Ken Loach.
The story centers on ten thousand dockworkers involved in a prolonged industrial dispute at the Liverpool Docks. After striking, the workers reject management demands to return to work. Instead, the employees decide to occupy the docks themselves and run the operation on their own terms. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.
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Is The Big Flame worth watching?
The Big Flame holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Big Flame and when was it released?
The Big Flame is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1969. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Big Flame?
The Big Flame was directed by Ken Loach.
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