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The Concorde... Airport '79

The Concorde... Airport '79

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1979

PG

Director

David Lowell Rich

Runtime

123 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

This disaster thriller centers on technical suspense and procedural clichés, reinforcing the stability of the era's Western-centric norms. It upholds traditional hierarchies, especially regarding gender and authority, while maintaining a homogeneous demographic composition. The film does not aim to challenge or deconstruct social norms, focusing instead on the tension of aviation survival within a conventional framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Concorde... Airport '79 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a typical 1970s mainstream approach that focuses on straight relationships, with no LGBTQ+ characters or exploration of non-straight identities.

How does The Concorde... Airport '79 portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate the technical and command roles, while females mainly serve as passengers or supporters, rarely taking control of the situation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Concorde... Airport '79?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the norms of 1970s Western disaster films. Characters of color with significant roles are notably absent.

How does The Concorde... Airport '79 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights the importance of professional expertise and established hierarchies in resolving the crisis, without questioning these structures.

Does The Concorde... Airport '79 include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are shown as physically capable in high-stress survival situations.

Present on Screen

  • The film accurately reflects the demographic and narrative norms of 1970s Western mainstream cinema.

Limited or Absent

  • Female characters are mostly sidelined to supporting or passenger roles.
  • The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
  • The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.
  • The narrative reinforces traditional institutional hierarchies without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Aviation disaster-prone Joe Patroni must contend with nuclear missiles, the French Air Force and the threat of the plane splitting in two over the Alps.

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