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Waterhole #3

Waterhole #3

1967

Approved

Director

William A. Graham

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

After a professional gambler kills a Confederate soldier, he finds a map pinpointing the location in the desert where stolen army gold bullion is buried. He plans to retrieve it, but others are searching for it too.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.6/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film adheres to the heteronormative structures typical of 1960s Western comedies. There is no evidence of same-sex intimacy or non-cisnormative gender identities.

Gender Representation

Limited

The story centers on male-driven agency, focusing on a gambler and a Confederate soldier. It relies on traditional masculine leadership and archetypes rather than subverting gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The narrative follows conventional Western tropes rooted in the American West. It lacks evidence of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast or diverse casting to challenge historical norms.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The plot focuses on individualistic pursuit and material acquisition through a search for gold. It functions within a standard framework of traditional Western frontier values.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation in this category is documented.

Strengths

  • The film provides a clear, genre-standard Western narrative centered on high-stakes conflict and material pursuit.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks diverse casting and fails to challenge the traditional social hierarchies of the 1960s Western genre.
  • There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or the subversion of traditional gender roles.

AI Analysis

Waterhole #3 is a traditional 1960s Western comedy that operates strictly within the genre's established social and demographic hierarchies. The narrative is driven by male-centric conflict and individualistic goals, such as the pursuit of stolen gold bullion. The film lacks intersectional character agency or any attempt to disrupt conventional social expectations. It reflects the homogeneous casting and heteronormative storytelling common to its era. Ultimately, the production aligns with standard genre conventions rather than offering a diverse or subversive perspective on the American frontier.

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