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The Killers

Name: The Killers
Director: José Fonseca e Costa
Released: 1980
Duration: 124 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1980

Director

José Fonseca e Costa

Runtime

124 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a period-specific crime drama reflecting the traditional cinematic structures of early 1980s Portugal. Its narrative focuses on a singular male protagonist, limiting the scope of character's ability to drive the story and gender dynamics. While it explores the fringes of legality, it does not aim to disrupt traditional social hierarchies or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Killers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ identities or relationships. It follows the traditional social norms of 1980s Portugal, with no depiction of same-sex intimacy.

How does The Killers portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male protagonist navigating a criminal underworld. Female characters play supporting roles without driving the plot themselves.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Killers?

Limited

The film features a homogeneous cast typical of 1980s European crime dramas. There is no indication of a diverse or multi-ethnic cast.

How does The Killers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film is primarily a genre piece exploring social issues through a petty con-man. It does not critically examine Western institutions or religious structures.

Does The Killers include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not a central theme or narrative device.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at social realism and the complexities of an individual within systemic structures.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on a traditional male-driven hierarchy that limits women's ability to drive the story.
The casting lacks diversity or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
The story lacks LGBTQ narratives or depictions of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

"Kilas" (a Portuguese misrepresentation of the English word "killers") is the nickname of a petty con-man who gets involved with a deadly ring of spies.

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