Jim Allen
Writing · Writer · Creator
Born Oct 7, 1926 · Manchester, England
Active 1964–1999
James Allen was a socialist playwright from Miles Platting, Manchester, Lancashire, best known for his collaborations with Ken Loach. Allen began to write during his time as a miner.
Filmography
Land and Freedom (1995) — WriterRaining Stones (1993) — WriterHidden Agenda (1990) — WriterThe Spongers (1978) — WriterThe Gathering Seed (1983) — Writer · CreatorPlay for Today (1970) — WriterDays of Hope (1975) — Writer · CreatorHalf Hour Story (1967) — WriterITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) — WriterThe Big Flame (1969) — WriterThe Rank and File (1971) — WriterUnited Kingdom (1981) — WriterCrown Court (1972) — WriterThe Wednesday Play (1964) — WriterThirty-Minute Theatre (1965) — WriterA Choice of Evils (1977) — WriterThe Lump (1967) — WriterWillie's Last Stand (1982) — WriterWalt, King of the Dumper (1971) — Writer