
The Sicilian Defence
1981

Representation Score
Fair
1980
Director
Semyon Aranovich
Runtime
198 minutes
Average Rating
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Rafferty is a Soviet-produced film that critiques American socio-political structures during the 1960s and 1970s. It effectively dismantles the image of Western institutional stability through the protagonist's corruption. However, the film's social representation is limited, focusing on traditional gender hierarchies and lacking racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. The film's strength lies in its thematic depth, offering a cynical look at capitalist and political systems.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or situations where gender identity is explored beyond traditional norms. The story focuses on the corruption within a trade union and the protagonist's moral failures.
Female characters play minor roles and often serve as tools for advancing the male characters' goals. For example, the protagonist uses his wife to further his illegal activities.
The story centers on Western political and labor institutions but does not feature a diverse cast. The focus remains on the internal workings of a transport workers' union.
The film sharply critiques Western institutional integrity by showing how leaders rise through systemic dishonesty and corruption. It deconstructs the myth of meritocracy.
The film does not portray any visible or invisible disabilities as central to the character arcs or the progression of the plot.
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Official Synopsis
The story of the trial of the trade union boss Jack Rafferty. With great force and astute critical insight, corruption and crime are exposed, accompanying the advancement of Western leaders to power.

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