
In Broad Daylight
1971

Representation Score
Minimal
1971
Director
Paul Wendkos
Runtime
76 minutes
Average Rating
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A Tattered Web is a traditional 1971 crime thriller that emphasizes individual psychological drama over broader social critiques. The story follows a detective's moral decline into criminal behavior after a tragic accident. The film adheres to the era's genre conventions, using established clichés like infidelity and the scapegoating of underrepresented individuals. It lacks depth in exploring multiple aspects of identity and does not challenge traditional social structures.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on traditional heterosexual relationships and does not include characters with diverse gender identities or sexual orientations.
Women in the film act as catalysts for the plot, such as the betrayed wife and the 'other woman.' However, they operate within conventional roles and do not demonstrate significant independence outside of male-dominated relationships.
The story uses a underrepresented figure, described as a 'local derelict,' to advance the plot. This suggests a reliance on traditional social hierarchies where certain individuals are sidelined.
The film explores personal morality and the corruption of authority from an individual perspective, rather than addressing broader cultural or systemic issues.
The narrative does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A detective discovers his son-in-law is cheating on his wife. He confronts the other woman and accidentally kills her, then tries to pin the crime on a local derelict.

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