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Century of the Dragon

Name: Century of the Dragon
Director: Clarence Ford
Released: 1999
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

1999

Director

Clarence Ford

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Century of the Dragon is a conventional crime thriller that emphasizes genre clichés over demographic diversity. While it offers a localized Hong Kong perspective, the narrative is firmly rooted in traditional masculine hierarchies. The film's strength lies in its authentic portrayal of Hong Kong, but it lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and backgrounds.

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Category Breakdown

Does Century of the Dragon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy, focusing on traditional masculine roles.

How does Century of the Dragon portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated power structure, reinforcing traditional gender roles and limiting the role of women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Century of the Dragon?

Fair

Set in Hong Kong, the cast is ethnically uniform. While it provides a non-Western perspective, it does not incorporate diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Century of the Dragon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative delves into moral ambiguity and the conflict between institutional loyalty and personal ethics, staying within traditional crime storylines.

Does Century of the Dragon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Western perspective through its specific Hong Kong cultural and geographic setting.
Explores nuanced themes of subjective morality and the conflict between institutional loyalty and personal ethics.

Limited or Absent

Lacks gender diversity, relying on traditional masculine roles and limited female involvement.
Shows no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
Maintains a homogeneous ethnic cast without exploring multi-ethnic or diverse backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Rookie policeman Shing gets assigned to go undercover, he is so successful in playing the part of a gang member that he becomes right-hand man to gang leader Lung. Shing comes to respect Lung and question his original motives, but the troubled cop must make a crucial decision before rival gangs and impatient cops move in for the kill.

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