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The Price of Silence

Name: The Price of Silence
Director: Montgomery Tully
Released: 1959
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1959

Director

Montgomery Tully

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Price of Silence is a conventional 1959 crime drama that adheres to the cinematic norms of its time. The narrative centers on personal redemption and the repercussions of a criminal past, emphasizing a traditional storytelling structure over social critique. Representation in the film is limited by the era’s mainstream output, featuring a largely homogeneous cast and focusing on male-driven ability to act. The film reinforces existing social hierarchies and legal conformity without exploring diverse identities or perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Price of Silence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. It follows the traditional assumptions of the time, focusing on heterosexual relationships.

How does The Price of Silence portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around the male protagonist, Roger Fenton, whose actions drive the plot. Female characters primarily support the emotional journey of the main character, rather than having their own independent roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Price of Silence?

Limited

Reflecting the demographics of its era, the film features a predominantly white cast centered around a white Anglo-Saxon protagonist.

How does The Price of Silence represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional values of justice and social order. It emphasizes legal conformity without challenging Western social structures.

Does The Price of Silence include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused narrative about personal responsibility and the challenges of reintegrating into society.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and LGBTQ+ diversity, reflecting the narrow demographic focus of late 1950s British crime cinema.
Gender roles are traditional, with male characters driving the plot while female characters play supporting roles.

Official Synopsis

Roger Fenton has been released from prison and stared to build a new life. But his past catches up when an elderly visitor is murdered in his office.

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