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Blueprint for Robbery

Name: Blueprint for Robbery
Director: Jerry Hopper
Released: 1961
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1961

Director

Jerry Hopper

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Blueprint for Robbery is a traditional mid-century crime thriller that adheres to the social and narrative conventions of 1961. The film centers on a heist and the ensuing conflicts among criminals, offering limited space for diverse perspectives. It prioritizes a conventional crime-and-punishment storyline over characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, the film exemplifies the demographic and social structures typical of early 1960s American cinema, reinforcing the era's standards.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blueprint for Robbery have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-straight relationships. It focuses on a world where everyone is assumed to be heterosexual and cisgender.

How does Blueprint for Robbery portray gender?

Limited

The movie centers around a group of male criminals who drive the main plot. Women are present but mainly in supporting roles and do not have significant strategic influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blueprint for Robbery?

Limited

The film reflects the predominantly white cast typical of mid-century crime dramas. It seems to follow the era's trend of having mostly white characters without much diversity.

How does Blueprint for Robbery represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes personal greed and conflicts between individuals rather than broader societal issues. It upholds the authority of institutions like the law through its depiction of order and justice.

Does Blueprint for Robbery include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The film accurately portrays a real-life 1950 Boston armored car robbery.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and diverse racial or ethnic groups.
The narrative heavily relies on traditional gender hierarchies, focusing almost entirely on male characters.

Official Synopsis

A gang of career criminals plots the robbery of an armored car company's headquarters. Although the robbery itself goes off as planned, it's not long before the gang members are fighting among themselves over everybody's share of the loot and trying to avoid capture by the police, who are pouring all their resources into capturing the robbers. Based on a real-life 1950 Brinks Armored Car Co. robbery in Boston.

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