
Carbon Copy
1947

1963
Director
Georges Lautner
Runtime
111 minutes
Average Rating
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An aging gangster, Fernand Naudin is hoping for a quiet retirement when he suddenly inherits a fortune from an old friend, a former gangster supremo known as the Mexican. If he is ambivalent about his new found wealth, Fernand is positively nonplussed to discover that he has also inherited his benefactor’s daughter, Patricia. Unfortunately, not only does Fernand have to put up with the thoroughly modern Patricia and her nauseating boyfriend, but he also had to contend with the Mexican’s trigger-happy former employees, who are determined to make a claim.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any discernible presence of LGBTQ+ characters. The narrative remains strictly within a heteronormative framework centered on the benefactor's daughter and her boyfriend.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male-dominated criminal underworld and patriarchal power structures. Patricia provides a slight disruption as a 'modern woman' who acts as a foil to the traditionalist Fernand.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The cast and setting are largely homogeneous, reflecting the cinematic landscape of 1963 France. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic representation or color-blind casting.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film challenges traditional authority by centering on crooks who operate via situational ethics rather than strict morality. This subversion of civic duty provides a moderate cultural boost.
Disability Representation
There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed. Characters are presented within the standard bounds of physical and neurotypical functionality.
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AI Analysis
Crooks in Clover is a quintessential product of its 1963 historical context, prioritizing a homogeneous cast and traditional social hierarchies. The film's narrative architecture is built around a male-dominated criminal underworld, which limits its gender and racial diversity. While the film lacks intersectional representation, it finds its strength in subverting institutional authority. By framing criminal activity through a lens of situational ethics and loyalty to the gang, it offers a comedic deconstruction of law and order. Ultimately, the film's progressive value is narrow. It succeeds as a character study of anti-heroes but fails to include a diverse range of identities, resulting in a low overall diversity score.

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