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Canal Zone

1977 · 174 min Documentary
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

CANAL ZONE is about the people who live and work in the Panama Canal Zone and shows both the operation of the Canal and the various governmental agencies — business, military, and civilian — related to the functioning of the Canal and the lives of the Americans in the zone. The film includes sequences of ships in transit, the work of special canal pilots, aspects of the civil government, work of the military, and the social, religious and recreational life of the Zonians.

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Year 1977
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Frederick Wiseman
Runtime 174 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (10 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Canal Zone is a solid entry rated 7.2/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1977. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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