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A Man, a Woman and a Bank

Name: A Man, a Woman and a Bank
Director: Noel Black
Released: 1979
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1979

Director

Noel Black

Runtime

100 minutes

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This 1979 crime comedy operates within the traditional social and demographic norms of its era. The narrative focuses on a heist plot and a romantic entanglement, prioritizing genre clichés over social disruption. The film lacks meaningful representation of diverse identities, featuring a largely homogeneous cast and a focus on conventional heterosexual dynamics. While it touches on socioeconomic struggle, it does not engage in deep systemic critique. Ultimately, the work serves as a standard period piece that reflects the era's lack of intentional diversity in character composition and social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Man, a Woman and a Bank have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual romantic triangle and does not feature any LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional gender roles. It adheres to conventional 1970s romantic frameworks.

How does A Man, a Woman and a Bank portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist is central to the plot, but her role is tied to romantic complications. The film maintains traditional power structures and does not challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Man, a Woman and a Bank?

Limited

The cast is primarily white and Anglo-Saxon, lacking visible racial diversity. This reflects the demographic homogeneity common in North American crime comedies of this era.

How does A Man, a Woman and a Bank represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses financial desperation to critique capitalist stability, but it functions as a genre exploration rather than a systemic deconstruction of economic issues.

Does A Man, a Woman and a Bank include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device or plot point within the story.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of financial desperation and moral relativism.
Offers character-driven storytelling through unconventional social dynamics.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic plurality in the cast.
Fails to represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-conventional narratives.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two novice thieves are plotting to rob a bank in Vancouver. A photographer snaps a shot of one thief as he is carrying the bank building's blueprints. The would-be thief then begins a relationship with the photographer and attempts to retrieve the photos. Meanwhile, the thieves' plot consists of this: one man will enter the bank building after dark, while the other man sits in a van and uses a computer to unlock the building's doors. The final step involves transporting the cash to a freight ship waiting on the docks, for transportation to a money launderer in Macau.

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