---
title: "The Big Flame"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-flame-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 280927
imdb_id: "tt0149867"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Big Flame (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-flame-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ken Loach
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Norman Rossington** as *Danny Fowler*
- **Godfrey Quigley** as *Jack Regan*
- **Peter Kerrigan** as *Peter Conner*
- **Ken Jones** as *Freddie Grierson*
- **Daniel Stephens** as *Joe Ryan*
- **Neville Smith** as *Strike Committee*
- **Tommy Summers** as *Alec Murphy*
- **Meredith Edwards** as *Logan*
- **Michael Forrest** as *Garfield*
- **John Riley** as *Bruno*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Big Flame online?
The Big Flame is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Big Flame?
The Big Flame was directed by Ken Loach.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Big Flame — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/280927)
- [The Big Flame - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Flame)
- ["The Wednesday Play" The Big Flame (TV Episode 1969) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149867/fullcredits/)
- [The Big Flame (1969) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/280927-the-big-flame/cast)

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