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Bullet for a Badman

Name: Bullet for a Badman
Director: R.G. Springsteen
Released: 1964
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

1964

Director

R.G. Springsteen

Runtime

80 minutes

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Bullet for a Badman is a classic mid-century Western that emphasizes traditional genre conventions over challenging social norms. The narrative centers on masculine conflict and established hierarchies, providing limited space for diverse perspectives. The film reinforces the traditional Western mythos, relying on homogeneous casting and conventional gender roles to propel its storyline. It aligns with the social norms of the 1960s. Overall, the film lacks intentional representation, favoring familiar archetypes of the time period.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bullet for a Badman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film strictly follows the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no representations of same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities.

How does Bullet for a Badman portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate the narrative and have significant control over the story. Female characters play supporting roles and rarely take independent actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bullet for a Badman?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white cast. There are no significant minority characters with substantial roles, focusing instead on Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

How does Bullet for a Badman represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights frontier justice and masculine action. Traditional social roles and Western institutions are emphasized without criticism.

Does Bullet for a Badman include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical or neurodivergent conditions. The cast includes typical strong and capable archetypes.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, archetypal example of the mid-century Western genre.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous social landscape.
Gender roles are highly restrictive, with female characters having minimal narrative ability to act.
There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Former Texas Rangers Sam Ward and Logan Keliher become enemies when Sam turns bank robber and Logan marries Sam's ex-wife.

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