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My Name Is Pecos

Name: My Name Is Pecos
Director: Maurizio Lucidi
Released: 1966
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1966

Director

Maurizio Lucidi

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Name Is Pecos is a classic Spaghetti Western that prioritizes genre clichés over social commentary. The narrative centers on individualistic heroism and violent action, following a protagonist's quest for vengeance and treasure. The film operates within the social structures of the 1960s, relying on traditional gender roles and conventional racial dynamics. It offers limited characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or diverse character's ability to drive the story. Ultimately, the film serves as an authentic genre piece of its time, reinforcing the classic Western themes of masculine prowess and the struggle against chaos and lawlessness.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Name Is Pecos have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks to traditional views where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender. There are no characters who identify as LGBTQ+, and there is no depiction of same-sex relationships or interactions.

How does My Name Is Pecos portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate the story, while female characters have minor roles that don't challenge the male-dominated storyline or intellectual leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Name Is Pecos?

Limited

The casting reflects typical mid-century Western demographics. Although the frontier setting feels gritty, the film doesn't feature non-white characters as central figures driving the narrative.

How does My Name Is Pecos represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers around personal revenge and individual survival, focusing on the classic Western themes of lawlessness and personal ability to act.

Does My Name Is Pecos include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not offer nuanced portrayals of physical or mental disabilities. Characters are defined by their physical strength and violent actions, rather than any meaningful representation of disability.

Present on Screen

The film captures the gritty, authentic texture typical of mid-century Spaghetti Westerns.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of women, who are confined to minor roles.
There is a noticeable absence of diverse racial or ethnic characters as central figures in the narrative.
The story does not include any nuanced portrayals of disability or neurodivergence.
The narrative adheres to strict straight-centered standards with no LGBTQ+ presence.

Official Synopsis

Pecos Martinez rides into Houston looking to settle an old score with gang leader Clane, who is after the money that disappearred from a recent robbery. The hunt for the loot and Pecos' quest become intertwined with the efforts of the locals to stay alive long enough for help to arrive.

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