
The Sting
1973

Representation Score
Minimal
1960
NRDirector
Lewis Milestone
Runtime
127 minutes
Average Rating
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Ocean's Eleven (1960) is a product of its time, focusing on the mechanics of a high-stakes heist and the charisma of its male leads. The narrative emphasizes traditional gender and social hierarchies, centered around a homogeneous group of men. While the film captures the sophistication of mid-century Las Vegas, it lacks diversity in perspective and identity.
Category Breakdown
The film assumes everyone is straight and cisgender, with no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The story is driven by male characters, leaving women with limited roles. The female lead mainly serves to advance the protagonist's romantic storyline.
The cast is predominantly white and male, with no diversity in race or ethnicity among the main characters or the heist team.
The film celebrates the glamour of mid-century Las Vegas, using the 'gentleman thief' cliché without challenging broader societal issues or capitalist structures.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined solely by their physical abilities needed for the heist.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.

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