
The Age of Assassins
1967

Representation Score
Limited
2015
Director
Takeshi Kitano
Runtime
125 minutes
Average Rating
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Takeshi Kitano’s film is a focused character study centered on a specific, masculine criminal underworld. It serves as a sophisticated critique of social institutions and moral certainty, using a post-war setting to explore how personal survival supersedes traditional laws. However, the film lacks diversity. It is nearly void of female, LGBTQ+, or disabled perspectives, focusing instead on a narrow, homogeneous group of men.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a male-centric criminal hierarchy and does not include any queer or non-cisgender identities. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or stories.
The narrative centers around male power and brotherhood, with very few female characters. This reinforces a masculine perspective without challenging traditional gender roles.
The cast is primarily made up of Japanese actors, reflecting the film's setting. However, the film does not actively seek to include diverse ethnic backgrounds.
The film effectively critiques traditional social orders and moral absolutes. It shows how survival becomes more important than established laws in a post-war environment.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The movie does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities in its themes.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Ryuzo and his 7 former henchmen are all retired yakuza, but they now live as regular old men. One day, Ryuzo becomes the victim of a phishing fraud. He calls his 7 men together to reform their society.

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