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The Ride Back

Name: The Ride Back
Director: Allen H. Miner, Oscar Rudolph
Released: 1957
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1957

Director

Allen H. Miner, Oscar Rudolph

Runtime

79 minutes

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The Ride Back is a typical 1950s Western that follows a traditional storyline focused on a troubled sheriff's journey towards redemption. The film adheres closely to the social norms and cinematic conventions of its time, reinforcing traditional gender and racial hierarchies. It does not delve into diverse identities or challenge established social structures. Instead, it emphasizes individual redemption and adherence to traditional justice.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ride Back have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.

How does The Ride Back portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist pursuing law and order. Women do not have prominent roles with significant authority or ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ride Back?

Limited

The cast is primarily white, with no significant representation of characters from diverse racial backgrounds.

How does The Ride Back represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores moral dilemmas and redemption through a troubled sheriff, but it stays within traditional frameworks without challenging societal norms.

Does The Ride Back include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's flaws provide a nuanced portrayal, moving away from the typical invincible hero.
The narrative includes moral complexity through the theme of redemption.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Women are not given significant roles with authority or ability to act.
The cast lacks racial diversity.
Characters with disabilities are not included.

Official Synopsis

A troubled sheriff, a failure at everything in his life, tries to redeem himself by extraditing a popular gunfighter from Mexico to stand trial for murder.

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