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Flame (1974)

Director: Richard Loncraine

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From Time Out Film Guide

A straightforward account of the rise and ultimate disillusionment of a typical teenage rave band, tightly scripted and directed. The seediness of the behind-the-scenes machinations runs through the story: they are seedy whether perpetrated by a third-rate Midlands agent or by the suave director of a London management and investment company. The film (which isn't a moment too long, a welcome rarity) doesn't say much that you don't know already; good performances, though, from Shannon, Conti, and Lake as the all-time loser vocalist.

Author: JC 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Richard Loncraine

Producer: Gavrik Losey

Cast: Slade, Tom Conti, Johnny Shannon, Kenneth Colley, Alan Lake full cast

Genre(s): Musicals

Duration: 91 mins


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