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Assassins Tale

Name: Assassins Tale
Director: Arthur Louis Fuller
Released: 2013
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2013

Not Rated

Director

Arthur Louis Fuller

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Assassins Tale operates as a typical crime thriller, relying on conventional clichés of betrayal and greed. It does not aim to challenge social or gender hierarchies through its narrative structure. The film succeeds in providing a diverse cast, which helps avoid a purely homogeneous demographic. However, it remains confined to traditional archetypes, particularly those associated with the hitman subgenre. While the production includes diverse actors, the story focuses more on established mechanics rather than disrupting conventional gender roles or presenting LGBTQ+ characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does Assassins Tale have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Themes of love are explored, but there is no visible representation of queer individuals taking control of their stories.

How does Assassins Tale portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on masculine archetypes typical of the hitman genre. Female characters like Anna Silk are part of the cast, but they do not seem to play a leading role in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Assassins Tale?

Fair

Casting choices featuring Michael Beach and Kaiwi Lyman offer meaningful inclusion. However, racial identity is not a central element of the story.

How does Assassins Tale represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows common clichés of the professional hitman subgenre. It focuses on personal morality and greed without critiquing Western institutions or specific cultural codes.

Does Assassins Tale include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. No specific evidence of disability is present in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film includes diverse actors like Michael Beach and Kaiwi Lyman, avoiding a monolithic demographic.
It moves beyond singular ethnic archetypes commonly found in crime thrillers.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible queer ability to act or explicit LGBTQ+ representation.
Female characters do not drive the plot with high ability to act.
The story adheres to traditional masculine archetypes of the hitman genre.

Official Synopsis

Three assassins deal with life, love, addiction and trust as each tries to find the answers to a better life. Together, they prove to be the most trustworthy in this tangled web of murder, greed, friendship and betrayal.

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