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The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago

Name: The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago
Director: Greg Corarito
Released: 1969
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1969

Director

Greg Corarito

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film adheres closely to the 1960s exploitation genre, emphasizing sensationalism over social complexity. Its narrative structure revolves around satisfying crime and sensuality clichés rather than challenging existing social hierarchies. The representation is traditional and limited. The focus on gangster archetypes and sexploitation leads to a lack of meaningful ability to act for women and a lack of racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. Overall, the work reflects the era's genre-specific constraints, prioritizing visceral stimulation and conventional power dynamics over progressive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships and includes elements of sexual exploitation. It does not feature non-cisgender identities or narratives that question conventional sexual norms.

How does The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago portray gender?

Limited

Women in the film may serve primarily as objects of attention rather than active participants. They tend to play supporting or ornamental roles within the gangster storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago?

Minimal

Set during the Prohibition era in Chicago, the film depicts predominantly white communities. It lacks characters of color who have significant influence or represent multiple aspects of diversity.

How does The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores criminal activities and bootlegging through outlaw clichés. The emphasis on sex and violence overshadows a deeper examination of social or religious structures.

Does The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Explores criminality and bootlegging through engaging narratives.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful racial diversity or characters of color with significant influence.
Women are often relegated to decorative or submissive roles.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-conventional narratives.
Does not depict characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

During the Prohibition era, Steve Desmond runs the biggest bootleg liquor distribution operation of Chicago's east side, while dealing with rival Fats Percelli and Temperance Union reformers raiding speakeasies, plus plenty of sex and violence.

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