You are here:

The Bitch

Name: The Bitch
Director: Gerry O'Hara
Released: 1979
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

1979

Director

Gerry O'Hara

Runtime

89 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film stands out for its challenge to traditional gender roles, featuring a strong female lead who asserts herself in a male-dominated world. However, the film's demographic focus is narrow, with a predominantly white and European cast, limiting its broader social commentary. While the film offers a progressive perspective on female empowerment, it falls short in representing diverse racial and LGBTQ+ identities.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Bitch have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and traditional sexual dynamics. It does not include explicit non-binary gender identities or established LGBTQ+ stories.

How does The Bitch portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on a female protagonist who has significant influence and autonomy. She drives the plot while navigating male-dominated environments like the disco scene.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bitch?

Limited

The cast is primarily white and European, reflecting the specific social context of the time. There is little racial diversity in the film.

How does The Bitch represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines modern identity and the decline of traditional family structures. It emphasizes personal freedom and individualism over conventional social norms.

Does The Bitch include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of the portrayal of physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles with a powerful female protagonist.
Explores individual autonomy and the dismantling of mid-century social norms.
Provides a compelling look at women's ability to drive the story in male-dominated spaces.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in the cast and storyline.
Minimal representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-binary gender expressions.
Narrow demographic profile limits characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

Official Synopsis

The owner of a trendy disco starts having problems with the men in her life and the Mafia, which is trying to move in on her place.

How are these scores produced? →