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Knights of the Round Table

Name: Knights of the Round Table
Director: Richard Thorpe
Released: 1953
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1953

Director

Richard Thorpe

Runtime

115 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This production exemplifies traditional mid-century filmmaking. It emphasizes the stability of the monarchy and moral absolutism, reinforcing established social and political hierarchies. The film relies on a homogeneous cast and a narrative structure that supports patriarchal and Western institutional values, lacking multi-layered complexity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Knights of the Round Table have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a strictly heterosexual and cisgender perspective. It centers on the romantic relationships between Lancelot, Guinevere, and Arthur, without exploring any LGBTQ+ themes or non-traditional gender identities.

How does Knights of the Round Table portray gender?

Limited

Power dynamics revolve around masculine leadership and the chivalric code. Guinevere has some influence but her storyline remains tied to her relationships with the male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Knights of the Round Table?

Minimal

The casting is uniform, featuring a predominantly white, European ensemble. It portrays a singular vision of Britain that aligns with 1950s Hollywood standards rather than a diverse society.

How does Knights of the Round Table represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative upholds traditional Western monarchical institutions and the divine right of kings. It presents the struggle as a binary between order and chaos, reinforcing centralized authority.

Does Knights of the Round Table include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant representations of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are depicted as idealized figures of the heroic epic genre.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, archetypal exploration of the chivalric code and heroic epic traditions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a monolithic European cast.
Gender roles are limited, with female characters primarily serving as catalysts for male conflict.
The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or any subversion of straight-centered structures.
The story reinforces traditional hierarchies and lacks cultural or moral pluralism.

Official Synopsis

In Camelot, kingdom of Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot is well known for his courage and honor. But one day he must quit Camelot and the Queen Guinevere's love, leaving the Round Table without protection.

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