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The Jackals

Name: The Jackals
Director: Robert D. Webb
Released: 1967
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1967

Approved

Director

Robert D. Webb

Runtime

96 minutes

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The Jackals is a traditional 1967 Western that closely follows the genre clichés of its time. The narrative structure prioritizes a standard redemption arc driven by romantic interest rather than exploring complex social identities. The film upholds traditional hierarchies, especially concerning gender and race. The female lead primarily serves as a moral guide for the male protagonist's growth, while the setting suggests a lack of racial diversity. Overall, the production remains a typical example of its era, maintaining established social norms rather than challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Jackals have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a typical romance between a man and a woman. It does not include characters who identify as transgender or non-binary, nor does it explore stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Jackals portray gender?

Fair

A female character plays a key role in the male lead's moral development. However, the story emphasizes the man's personal growth and transformation, with the woman's influence serving mainly to support his journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Jackals?

Limited

The gold mining setting implies a predominantly white cast. The film seems to reinforce the image of white frontier settlers as the standard narrative focus.

How does The Jackals represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on individual moral improvement and family life. It does not question Western cultural institutions such as capitalism or the traditional family structure.

Does The Jackals include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or neurological differences featured in the story.

Present on Screen

The film employs a clear, classic redemption arc that offers a structured emotional journey for the main character.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional gender hierarchies where women primarily act as moral guides for men.
The film lacks racial diversity, reinforcing the homogeneous white frontier settler cliché common in Westerns.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.

Official Synopsis

Bad bank robber falls in love with granddaughter of miner he and his men planned to rob of gold, has change of heart.

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