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Robin and the 7 Hoods

Name: Robin and the 7 Hoods
Director: Gordon Douglas
Released: 1964
Duration: 123 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1964

Director

Gordon Douglas

Runtime

123 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Robin and the 7 Hoods is a traditional musical comedy that adheres to the social norms of the mid-century studio era. It emphasizes genre entertainment and maintains a predominantly white cast. The film reinforces traditional gender roles and does not engage with diverse identities or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Robin and the 7 Hoods have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships, sticking to the heterosexual norms of the 1960s.

How does Robin and the 7 Hoods portray gender?

Limited

Female characters such as Maid Marian serve mainly as romantic interests or catalysts for male actions. The story does not challenge traditional gender roles or give women significant control over the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Robin and the 7 Hoods?

Minimal

The cast is overwhelmingly white, reflecting the demographic makeup of mid-century Hollywood. The film does not use diverse ethnic backgrounds to challenge societal norms.

How does Robin and the 7 Hoods represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film blends medieval and Prohibition-era elements in a postmodern style but avoids critiquing Western institutions or promoting radical social change.

Does Robin and the 7 Hoods include disability representation?

Minimal

The movie does not address visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it feature characters whose stories revolve around physical or mental health issues.

Present on Screen

The film combines medieval adventure with 1960s gangster themes in a unique postmodern style.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, featuring a predominantly white cast.
Female characters are confined to traditional romantic roles without significant influence over the plot.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.

Official Synopsis

Set in Prohibition era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his cronies refuse to pay the greedy Guy Gisborne a cut of their profits after Guy shoots mob boss Big Jim and takes over. When Big Jim's daughter, Marian, gives Robbo a large sum, believing he has avenged her father's death, the gangster donates to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a softhearted hood.

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