You are here:

Revenge

Name: Revenge
Director: Sidney Hayers
Released: 1971
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1971

Director

Sidney Hayers

Runtime

89 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Revenge (1971) is a traditional genre film that adheres to the social and cinematic norms of its time. The narrative emphasizes traditional masculine roles and maintains a predominantly white cast, which was typical of early 1970s Western-adjacent thrillers. The film explores the themes of vengeance and frontier justice through conventional means. It does not aim to challenge established social norms or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, instead functioning within a traditional framework. Overall, the work focuses on the momentum of the genre and its clichés rather than intentionally disrupting social hierarchies.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, sticking closely to the traditional themes of 1970s genre cinema.

How does Revenge portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by masculine archetypes, with male characters being the main agents of conflict and retribution. A woman's death sets off the plot, but men are the ones seeking revenge.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Revenge?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white, reflecting the demographic norms of early 1970s storytelling. There is no representation of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Revenge represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story delves into frontier justice and vigilante actions using standard genre conventions. It operates within a conventional framework of lawlessness and personal retribution.

Does Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not used as a theme or tool for character development.

Present on Screen

The film offers a traditional exploration of the vengeance genre and frontier justice.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and characters with disabilities.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by centering men's control over the story.
The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous demographic.

Official Synopsis

A British family takes revenge into its own hands in avenging their recently slain daughter.

How are these scores produced? →