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The Double Crossers

Name: The Double Crossers
Director: Jeong Chang-hwa
Released: 1976
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1976

Director

Jeong Chang-hwa

Runtime

93 minutes

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The film is a typical action movie set in the 1970s, following the standard crime-drama formula. It revolves around Detective Lung’s quest for revenge against his father’s killer, emphasizing physical confrontations and family betrayal. The narrative reinforces existing social hierarchies without challenging them. The focus is on a traditional male hero’s journey, which leaves little room for diverse character development or multi-layered themes. Ultimately, the film offers a culturally specific experience of East Asian action cinema but lacks progressive representation or nuanced character diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Double Crossers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. The story focuses on traditional masculine themes of vengeance.

How does The Double Crossers portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male characters, reinforcing traditional gender roles. Female characters have limited influence and play minor roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Double Crossers?

Fair

The cast is made up of actors from similar ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the local Hong Kong tradition. The film does not challenge racial hierarchies.

How does The Double Crossers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows traditional morality and crime-drama clichés. It does not question Western institutions or promote secular views.

Does The Double Crossers include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. These elements are not used as part of the narrative.

Present on Screen

Presents a clear exploration of traditional crime-drama themes and familial legacies.
Provides a culturally authentic representation of 1970s Hong Kong action cinema.

Limited or Absent

Female characters have limited influence, reinforcing strict gender roles.
Does not include diverse identities, such as LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent characters.
Uses a homogeneous cast that does not challenge established social norms.

Official Synopsis

Detective Lung is investigating the murder of his father and discovers his father belonged to a syndicate of smugglers. He finds out the murderer used to be his father's business partner and that he's now living in Hong Kong under a new name (Wang). Lung tries to lure Wang to Bali where he hopes to get his revenge.

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