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Riding with Death

Name: Riding with Death
Director: Alan J. Levi, Don McDougall
Released: 1976
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1976

Director

Alan J. Levi, Don McDougall

Runtime

97 minutes

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Riding with Death is a genre-standard 1970s television movie that prioritizes high-concept science fiction over social commentary. The narrative structure relies on traditional formulas, emphasizing individual heroism and the preservation of institutional stability. The film operates within the established cinematic norms of its era, lacking the intentionality needed to challenge conventional social hierarchies. It focuses on a localized conspiracy rather than broader multi-layered dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Riding with Death have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a standard framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or stories that explore these identities.

How does Riding with Death portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on Agent Sam Casey's role as the main character. It lacks strong female characters in positions of intellectual or strategic leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Riding with Death?

Limited

The production uses a homogeneous cast typical of the mid-1970s. There is no evidence of actors from diverse racial backgrounds being cast in roles traditionally associated with white characters.

How does Riding with Death represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot focuses on corporate fraud and terrorism, emphasizing traditional justice and social order. It does not address broader systemic issues.

Does Riding with Death include disability representation?

Minimal

Disability is used as a plot device rather than a nuanced exploration of the condition. It functions as a superpower mechanic in the story.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, high-concept science fiction premise centered on a unique invisibility mechanic.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks gender diversity, particularly in leadership roles for women.
The casting appears homogeneous, offering little racial or ethnic variety.
The protagonist's condition is treated as a superpower rather than a meaningful exploration of disability.

Official Synopsis

Agent Sam Casey is in a satellite explosion and the radiation turns him invisible. He gets a watch that keeps him visible, and he uses it to switch from visible to invisible. He is assigned to transport a chemical called Tripolydine, which is purported to be the most efficient fuel; when the cover is blown on that and he uncovers and stops the Tripolydine fraud, he must then stop a terrorist from blowing up race cars.

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