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City of Bad Men

City of Bad Men

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1953

Approved

Director

Harmon Jones

Runtime

82 minutes

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City of Bad Men is a typical mid-century Western that follows the social norms of 1953. The story centers on a male-driven plot focused on justice and frontier morality. It lacks diversity in almost all categories, presenting a homogeneous worldview. While the film successfully adheres to the conventions of the Western genre, it does not engage with diverse identities or systemic critiques of power.

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Category Breakdown

Does City of Bad Men have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It assumes everyone is straight and cisgender, without challenging these norms.

How does City of Bad Men portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on the male protagonist, while female characters play minor roles and have little influence on the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is City of Bad Men?

Minimal

The cast is mostly white and uniform, reflecting the era's preference for Anglo-centric characters. There are no characters of color with significant roles.

How does City of Bad Men represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights individual morality and traditional Western values. It avoids criticizing institutions, instead emphasizing personal righteousness over systemic issues.

Does City of Bad Men include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of disability, either visible or invisible. Characters are shown as physically capable according to the Western genre standards.

Present on Screen

  • The film effectively uses established mid-century Western genre clichés and narrative structures.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse character representation.
  • Female characters lack narrative ability to act and play minor roles.
  • The cast is overwhelmingly homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic variety.

Official Synopsis

Outlaws plan a robbery to take place during a championship prizefight in Carson City, Nevada.

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