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American Tigers

Name: American Tigers
Director: David Worth
Released: 1996
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1996

Director

David Worth

Runtime

94 minutes

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American Tigers is a conventional mid-90s action film that prioritizes genre clichés over social subversion. The narrative structure relies on established geopolitical hierarchies and state-sanctioned vigilante justice. While the plot includes a diverse international cast of antagonists, the core story remains centered on American military structures. This creates a predictable 'us vs. them' dynamic that lacks nuanced exploration of multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the film adheres to traditional heroism and masculine leadership, offering very little disruption to established social or cultural norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does American Tigers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows a typical action-thriller format without any queer representation.

How does American Tigers portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional masculine leadership through Sergeant Ransom and a military hierarchy. There are no subverted gender roles presented.

How racially and ethnically diverse is American Tigers?

Fair

The film features antagonists from various international backgrounds, but the protagonists are part of the US Army. This reinforces a traditional geopolitical divide between nations.

How does American Tigers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative upholds conventional Western ideas about national defense and patriotism. It lacks anti-Western or secularist themes, sticking to traditional institutional frameworks.

Does American Tigers include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The focus remains on able-bodied combat and military training.

Present on Screen

The film includes antagonists from various international backgrounds, providing some ethnic diversity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and characters with disabilities.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles and masculine-centric military hierarchies.
The story relies on a standard geopolitical dichotomy rather than exploring nuanced multi-layered identities.

Official Synopsis

Terrorists from all countries are to be reunited in order to join forces against their governments. The USA army notice it. A group of assassins, waiting in jail to be executed by firing squad get the chance to be exonerated if they participate in the secret mission of killing the terrorists. But they have to train under the strict military style of Sergeant Ransom.

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