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Shut Down (1973)
Director: John Mackenzie
Cast: Freddie Fletcher, Clifford Kershaw, Dave Hill, Stacy Davies
Runtime65 min
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During Wakes Week in the Potteries, the factory is deserted except for three electricians on an emergency maintenance job.
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Shut Down (1973), directed by John Mackenzie, is a little-known TV movie drama set during the Wakes Week holiday in the Potteries region of England. The film focuses on three electricians working an emergency maintenance job at a deserted factory during this annual factory shutdown period. While the critical and public reception to the film is not well documented, it provides a unique glimpse into the lives and culture of industrial workers in this time and place.
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Fans of gritty, slice-of-life dramas will appreciate the unique insights into working-class life offered by director John Mackenzie's 1973 film Shut Down, which features compelling performances from Freddie Fletcher, Clifford Kershaw, and other talented actors.