
Massacre Mafia Style
1974

Representation Score
Limited
1973
Not RatedDirector
Umberto Lenzi
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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Gang War in Milan is a gritty crime thriller that centers on the traditional clichés of the poliziotteschi genre. It focuses on a conflict of masculine power, highlighting a battle for territorial control between a Milanese pimp and a French gangster. The film lacks complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity, sticking closely to the demographic norms of its era. While it offers a transnational European setting, it does not actively challenge traditional social hierarchies or gender roles. Ultimately, the film serves as an exploration of systemic corruption and greed, rather than a platform for diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It follows traditional masculine-focused storylines typical of 1970s crime thrillers.
The story emphasizes male power dynamics between a pimp and a French gangster. Women are portrayed in passive roles or as objects within the criminal underworld.
The film sets its story in a transnational European context, featuring a French antagonist. However, it adheres to the Eurocentric casting norms common in 1970s Italian genre cinema.
The movie presents a cynical view of social order through its depiction of organized crime. It delves into moral ambiguity and the corruption found in power structures.
There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A Milan pimp faces off against a ruthless and greedy French gangster whom wants to unite organized crime in Italy.

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