United Kingdom / Feb 19, 1969 / BBC
1h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Meredith Edwards | Logan |
| Michael Forrest | Garfield |
| John Riley | Bruno |
| Harold Kinsella | Andy Fowler |
| Joan Flood | Liz Fowler |
| Ron Davies | Steve Fowler |
| Bill Dean | Landlord |
| Ken Campbell | Journalist |
| Roland MacLeod | Mr Weldon |
| Gerald Young | Judge |
| Timothy Carlton | Officer |
| Joey Kaye | Docker |
| Paddy Joyce | Docker |
| Griffith Davies | O'Neill |
| Phillip Ross | Inspector |
| Johnny Gee | Clerk |
| Lily Quinn | Neighbour |
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| Peter Sallis | Man (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Big Flame |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC |
| Release date | 19 febbraio 1969 |
| Production | Tony Garnett |
| Writer | Jim Allen |
| Editing | Roy Watts |
| Cinematography | John McGlashan |
| Assistant directors | Ken Loach |
| Camera operators | John McGlashan |
| Additional photography | John McGlashan |
Release dates
TV
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