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Men of the City
2009•58m•5.6/10
DocumentaryDrama

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5.6/10(5)

In Men of the City, Isaacs takes a more stylised approach to the lives of workers in the City of London during the recent financial meltdown, balancing sensitive portraits of diverse individuals striving to retain their dignity and humanity in the midst of the crisis. Strong human characters are at the heart of all of Isaacs' work, and with these films he continues to create a unique vision of modern Britain.

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Bungalow Town Productions

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EN

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