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How to Steal the World

Name: How to Steal the World
Director: Sutton Roley
Released: 1968
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1968

Not Rated

Director

Sutton Roley

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

How to Steal the World is a product of its time, relying heavily on mid-century secret agent clichés. The narrative structure emphasizes traditional masculine leadership and the defense of the status quo, offering little in the way of social subversion. The film focuses on a singular hero archetype, resulting in a narrow perspective that reinforces established social hierarchies and conventional Western heroism. Ultimately, the production reflects the standard adventure cinema of 1968, where character's ability to drive the story is largely reserved for a male lead and diverse perspectives are absent.

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Category Breakdown

Does How to Steal the World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It follows the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, which was common in 1968 adventure films.

How does How to Steal the World portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around Napoleon Solo, a male character who drives the plot forward. Female characters seem to play supporting roles rather than having their own choices.

How racially and ethnically diverse is How to Steal the World?

Limited

The film likely uses traditional Western casting practices typical of the era. There is no evidence of a diverse cast beyond a possible international setting.

How does How to Steal the World represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie operates within a framework of Western heroism. It focuses on protecting the established global order rather than critiquing Western institutions or authority.

Does How to Steal the World include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters dealing with disabilities in a nuanced way. Physical impairments in this genre often serve as villainous traits rather than being shown with ability to act.

Present on Screen

The film offers a classic example of the 1960s secret agent genre and its established clichés.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character's ability to drive the story, especially for women and non-Western figures.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
The story reinforces traditional social hierarchies rather than exploring multi-layered complexities.
Disability is not depicted with nuance or ability to act, following dated genre conventions.

Official Synopsis

Secret agent Napoleon Solo fights to stop a top-secret plot to conquer the world.

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