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The Great Kidnapping
Representation Score
1.3/10
Minimal
1973
Director
Roberto Infascelli
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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The Great Kidnapping is a traditional crime story set in the 1970s, following the poliziottesco genre. Its main goal is to restore state authority through a central male figure, limiting its potential for social critique. By focusing on the competence of the police commissioner against political terrorism, the film upholds existing legal hierarchies. It avoids exploring diverse social identities and systemic issues, prioritizing genre-driven storytelling and institutional stability over progressive representation.
Category Breakdown
Does The Great Kidnapping have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not show any characters with non-traditional gender identities. It reinforces the idea that everyone is straight and cisgender, typical of 1970s Italian crime movies.
How does The Great Kidnapping portray gender?
The story revolves around a strong male police commissioner, emphasizing traditional masculine traits of authority. Women do not challenge these gender roles in the film.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Great Kidnapping?
Set in a northern Italian town, the film likely reflects the local demographics, which are mostly homogeneous. There is no indication of diverse ethnic casting.
How does The Great Kidnapping represent religion and culture?
The movie emphasizes the importance of state institutions and restoring law and order. It focuses on stability rather than exploring the underlying causes of violence.
Does The Great Kidnapping include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurological differences in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Offers a clear look at the 1970s Italian crime landscape through the poliziottesco style.
Limited or Absent
- Does not represent non-traditional gender identities or diverse gender roles.
- Does not explore ethnic diversity or systemic social critiques.
- Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes of leadership and authority.
Official Synopsis
In early seventies Italy, plagued by criminality and political terrorism, a fearless police commissioner is sent to restore law and order in a northern industrial town devastated by a recent wave of violence and kidnappings..
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