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The Navigators (2001)
Director: Ken Loach
Cast: Dean Andrews, Thomas Craig, Joe Duttine, Steve Huison
7.0
90%Runtime96 min
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In South Yorkshire, a small group of railway maintenance men discover that because of privatization, their lives will never be the same. When the trusty British Rail sign is replaced by one reading East Midland Infrastructure, it is clear that there will be the inevitable winners and losers as downsizing and efficiency become the new buzzwords.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Navigators (2001), directed by Ken Loach, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the impact of privatization on railway maintenance workers in South Yorkshire. The film has received a positive 7.0/10 rating on IMDb and a high 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience reception. While the film has not won any major awards, it has been praised by critics for its gritty realism and nuanced portrayal of the human cost of economic change.
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Fans of director Ken Loach's gritty, socially conscious filmmaking will appreciate the slice-of-life drama of The Navigators, which explores the human impact of privatization on a small group of railway maintenance workers in 2001 South Yorkshire.
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The Navigators is a 2001 British film directed by Ken Loach with screenplay by Rob Dawber.
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