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Days of Violence

Name: Days of Violence
Director: Alfonso Brescia
Released: 1967
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1967

Director

Alfonso Brescia

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Days of Violence is a classic Spaghetti Western that adheres closely to genre conventions. The narrative emphasizes individualistic revenge and traditional masculine archetypes, fitting within the moral binary and plot-driven action framework of mid-century cinema. The film does not seek to challenge established social structures or include underrepresented perspectives. It operates as a product of its time, highlighting individual ability to act and masculine leadership within a conventional Western setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Days of Violence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. Romantic tension is focused on heterosexual relationships between the protagonist and his love interest.

How does Days of Violence portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focus is mainly on male characters. Female characters like Christine play roles that primarily serve to catalyze emotions or desires within the male-driven storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Days of Violence?

Limited

The casting reflects the historical homogeneity of the 1960s Western genre. It lacks diverse ethnic perspectives and does not challenge the Anglo-centric frontier mythos.

How does Days of Violence represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows typical outlaw versus authority dynamics, focusing on personal vendettas rather than critiquing Western institutions or organized religion.

Does Days of Violence include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by the physical abilities needed for the genre's violent action.

Present on Screen

The film exemplifies the quintessential characteristics of the mid-to-late 1960s Spaghetti Western genre.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack significant roles and remain reactive to male-driven plots.
The film does not include diverse ethnic perspectives or non-cisgender identities.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

During the last months of the Civil War, Joe's brother is killed unjustly by Clifford, a captain in the Northen army. Joe decides to join a group of Southerners determined to resist till the end. Joe is considered an outlaw and a reward is posted for his capture. When the war ends, Joe returns to the farm where he used to work only to find Christine, the owner's daughter and his sweetheart, engaged to the hated Captain Clifford.

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