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The Saint in New York
Representation Score
1.9/10
Minimal
1938
ApprovedDirector
Ben Holmes
Runtime
69 minutes
Average Rating
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The Saint in New York is a period-specific crime thriller that prioritizes genre conventions over social subversion. The narrative is centered around a singular, masculine hero, limiting representation to traditional archetypes of the era. While the film touches on themes of institutional corruption, it does so through the lens of individualistic vigilante justice, maintaining established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece without intentionally disrupting conventional narrative expectations or providing meaningful representation for underrepresented groups.
Category Breakdown
Does The Saint in New York have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows the traditional norms of 1938 cinema and does not include any queer subtext or non-cisgender identities.
How does The Saint in New York portray gender?
The story centers on Simon Templar, reinforcing traditional masculine archetypes of the heroic individual. The power dynamics revolve around his intellectual dominance and ability to act.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Saint in New York?
The narrative focuses on an English protagonist navigating a hierarchy of crime bosses in New York. It lacks diverse casting or ethnic representation.
How does The Saint in New York represent religion and culture?
While exploring corruption and moral complexity, the film reinforces individualistic justice. It operates within a traditional morality framework without critiquing systemic institutions.
Does The Saint in New York include disability representation?
There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.
Present on Screen
- Explores moral complexity regarding the efficacy of traditional law enforcement institutions.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or intentional subversion of social hierarchies.
- Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and individualistic justice.
- Fails to provide visibility for diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Official Synopsis
A crime spree in New York forces the police commissioner to turn to Englishman Simon Templar, who fights lawlessness and corruption through unorthodox methods. Templar sets his sights on individual crimes bosses, and after bringing down two vicious leaders through disguise and deception, discovers that there is a mastermind behind all the city's crime.
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