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They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way

Name: They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way
Director: Stuart E. McGowan, Edward Montagne
Released: 1978
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1978

Director

Stuart E. McGowan, Edward Montagne

Runtime

95 minutes

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This 1978 comedy relies heavily on traditional genre clichés, centering its plot on a male-driven undercover mission. The narrative structure emphasizes masculine camaraderie and the 'fish out of water' comedic archetype over social commentary. Representation is limited, as the film adheres to homogeneous casting and conventional social hierarchies typical of its era. It lacks intentionality regarding diverse identities or the subversion of established norms. Ultimately, the film serves as straightforward genre entertainment, focusing on the comedic consequences of a law enforcement ruse gone wrong rather than exploring diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a traditional undercover mission without questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male duo, Dewey and Wallace, in a prison setting. There are no female characters with significant roles or challenges to gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way?

Limited

The narrative follows traditional 1970s comedic structures involving lawmen and criminals. There is no evidence of non-white casts or efforts to break historical casting norms.

How does They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot operates within a traditional framework emphasizing law and order. It uses Western institutions as a comedic backdrop without challenging them or prioritizing secular themes.

Does They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device in the film.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, character-driven comedic premise centered on a male duo.
The narrative uses established 'fish out of water' clichés to drive the plot.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of female characters or diverse gender identities.
There is a notable absence of racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity.
The story follows conventional social hierarchies without offering progressive or subversive perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Dewey and Wallace are small-town lawmen who are ordered by the governor to go undercover as prison inmates to find out where a gang of thieves have hidden their loot. While they're undercover, however, the governor dies, and because no one else knows about the ruse Dewey and Wallace are stranded in prison.

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