22 Jun 1954
On the Waterfront
Terry Malloy is a kindhearted dockworker, and former boxer, who is tricked by his corrupt bosses into leading his friend to death. After falling in love, he tries to leave the waterfront and expose his employers.
Flame in the Streets
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Flame in the Streets is a 1961 British drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker. Racial tensions manifest themselves at home, work and on the streets during Bonfire Night in the burgeoning West Indian community of early 1960s Britain. Trades union leader (Mills) fights for the rights of a black worker but struggles with the news that his own daughter is planning to marry a West Indian, much against his own logic and the prejudice of his wife.
Top Billed Cast
John Mills Jacko Palmer
Sylvia Syms Kathie Palmer
Brenda De Banzie Nell Palmer
Earl Cameron Gabriel Gomez
Johnny Sekka Peter Lincoln
Meredith Edwards Harry Mitchell
Ann Lynn Judy Gomez
Wilfrid Brambell Mr. Palmer senior
Corinne Skinner-Carter Mrs. Jackson
Newton Blick Visser
Glyn Houston Hugh Davies
Michael Wynne Les
Dan Jackson Jubilee
Cyril Chamberlain Dowell
Gretchen Franklin Mrs. Bingham
Harry Baird Billy
Irvin Allen Christie
Larry Martyn Corner Boy
Thomas Baptiste Boyfriend
Barbara Windsor Girlfriend
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