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A Breed of Men

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The story was inspired by the stay-down strikers in the 1930s who refused to leave the mines for three weeks. Ernie Bailey, one of the miners, relayed the story to director Karl Francis, but declined appearing in the film because HTV would…

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Cast · Directed by Karl Francis

SBStanley Baker
Stanley Baker
Narrator
WDWindsor Davies
Windsor Davies
GDGeraint Wyn Davies
Geraint Wyn Davies
CE
Conrad Evans
RH
Ray Handy
GR
Gaynor Morgan Rees
JO
John Ogwen
HR
Hubert Rees
IRIvor Roberts
Ivor Roberts
MR
Maureen Rhys
RW
Rhydwen Williams

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A Breed of Men — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Breed of Men?

A Breed of Men isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Breed of Men on Netflix?

No, A Breed of Men is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Breed of Men on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Breed of Men isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Breed of Men for free?

A Breed of Men isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Breed of Men?

A Breed of Men hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 27, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.