Flame in the Streets (1961)

Name: Flame in the Streets
Genre: Drama
Released: 1961
Duration: 93 min
Cast: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda De Banzie, Earl Cameron, Johnny Sekka

1h 33m United Kingdom

Drama

Plot

Set against the backdrop of Bonfire Night in early 1960s Britain, racial turmoil ignites both on the streets and within families. A dedicated trades union leader, played by Mills, champions the rights of a black worker, yet faces a personal crisis when he discovers his daughter intends to marry a West Indian man. This revelation challenges his beliefs and exposes the prejudices of his wife, highlighting the clash between societal norms and evolving personal values within the burgeoning West Indian community. The film poignantly explores themes of love, acceptance, and the fight against discrimination.

Cast

John Mills Sylvia Syms Brenda De Banzie Earl Cameron Johnny Sekka Meredith Edwards Ann Lynn Wilfrid Brambell Corinne Skinner-Carter Newton Blick Glyn Houston Michael Wynne Dan Jackson Cyril Chamberlain Gretchen Franklin

Flame in the Streets (1961)

Plot

Cast

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