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Los resbalosos

Name: Los resbalosos
Director: Miguel M. Delgado
Released: 1960
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1960

TV-PG

Director

Miguel M. Delgado

Runtime

70 minutes

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Los resbalosos is a traditional comedy-western that operates within the social norms of 1960s Mexican cinema. The film relies on classic clichés of order versus chaos, focusing on a municipal body's efforts to manage social disorder through a specialized outsider. While the film provides a non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast due to its production origins, it lacks the contemporary complexity of diverse character backgrounds. The narrative centers on masculine-driven actions and the preservation of civic stability rather than challenging social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Los resbalosos have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows the traditional norms of the 1960s, where everyone is assumed to be straight or cisgender. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question traditional social norms.

How does Los resbalosos portray gender?

Limited

The plot centers on masculine figures who hold positions of authority and are involved in violent confrontations. The narrative emphasizes male-driven actions to resolve conflicts in the border town.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Los resbalosos?

Fair

As a Mexican production, the film features a predominantly non-Anglo-Saxon cast. While this offers a break from Hollywood-centric models, it does not delve deeply into characters with diverse backgrounds.

How does Los resbalosos represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story engages with traditional Western institutions focused on maintaining law and order. It does not challenge these established systems but instead aims to restore civic stability.

Does Los resbalosos include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses as central elements of character development in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Features a predominantly non-Anglo-Saxon cast through its Mexican production roots.
Departs from the typical Hollywood-centric protagonist models found in Westerns.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question traditional social norms.
Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and male-driven actions.
Does not engage in the critique or deconstruction of Western institutional frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Border town is overrun with wastrels and scofflaws, so the City Council decides to hire a notorious gunslinger to help them clean up their streets.

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