
High-Ballin'
1978

Representation Score
Minimal
1973
RDirector
Gordon Douglas
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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Slaughter's Big Rip-Off is a quintessential 1970s action-thriller that prioritizes traditional masculine archetypes and individualistic heroism. The plot focuses on a singular male protagonist's violent retaliation against a male antagonist, leaving little room for diverse perspectives. The film adheres strictly to the cinematic conventions of its era, emphasizing a clear moral dichotomy and avoiding complex social hierarchies or diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a conventional action-thriller framework without any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The story centers on a male protagonist named Slaughter, with no significant female characters having ability to act.
The narrative likely centers on a homogeneous protagonist, with no evidence of a diverse cast or non-white characters having significant roles.
The story uses a standard vigilante cliché focused on individualistic justice, presenting a traditional good-versus-evil conflict without exploring moral relativism or systemic critiques.
The synopsis contains no mention of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities, nor does it integrate such elements into the narrative arc.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Vigilante Slaughter comes under attack from Duncan, a local money launderer whose hit-man traps Slaughter in a car at a cliff, but Slaughter escapes, arms himself, and goes after Duncan's hideout.

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