Cathy Come Home
Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction, engaging viewers with social issues, such as homelessness, unemployment and the rights of mothers to keep their own children.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1966 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Ken Loach |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (23 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Ken Loach constructs the narrative as a documentary chronicle, relying on pseudo-reportage techniques and direct, pointed commentary. He explores the systemic roots of poverty, using authentic case studies to give the film the power of a public manifesto.
What lingers after viewing is not just empathy for the characters, but a sharp, unshakable awareness of social injustice. The film's raw emotional impact is deliberate and devastating. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ken Loach
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Watch attentively, in a quiet setting. Ideal for solitary viewing or with those open to serious discussion.
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