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Blood on the Moon

Name: Blood on the Moon
Director: Robert Wise
Released: 1948
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1948

Director

Robert Wise

Runtime

88 minutes

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Blood on the Moon is a classic mid-century Western that upholds traditional social hierarchies and narrative structures. The film uses conventional archetypes, such as the wandering hero and the deceitful antagonist, to move the plot forward. While the film shows technical skill and a clear moral stance, it reinforces the social norms of its time. It does not challenge these norms or introduce complex layers of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blood on the Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional path that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Blood on the Moon portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow mid-20th century norms. While Amy is a strong character, the male characters have more influence over the main conflicts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blood on the Moon?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of white actors. The film portrays the American frontier through a white, Anglo-Saxon perspective with few characters of color.

How does Blood on the Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story highlights personal morality and traditional Western values. It focuses on restoring order and correcting wrongdoings through a justice-focused lens.

Does Blood on the Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

The film has a clear moral compass and a well-defined sense of justice.
It uses advanced narrative techniques and technical precision typical of Robert Wise.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks complexity in addressing different aspects of identity and fails to challenge traditional Western clichés.
The cast is predominantly white, with little representation of diverse racial or ethnic groups.
Gender roles are limited, with female characters mainly appearing in domestic or romantic contexts.

Official Synopsis

Down-and-out cowhand Jim Garry is asked by his old friend Tate Riling to help mediate a cattle dispute. When Garry arrives, however, it soon becomes clear that Riling has not been entirely forthright. Garry uncovers Riling's plot to dupe local rancher John Lufton out of a fortune. When Lufton's firecracker of a daughter, Amy, gets involved, Garry must choose between his old loyalties and what he knows to be right.

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