Vice
2008
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.9 out of 10
You are here:
American Rampage
Representation Score
2.3/10
Limited
1989
NRDirector
David DeCoteau
Runtime
86 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
American Rampage is a conventional late-80s action thriller that prioritizes genre-standard clichés over exploring multiple aspects of identity. The story focuses on a standard law enforcement procedural involving a detective duo fighting a drug kingpin. The film adheres to the mainstream cinematic norms of its era, lacking significant evidence of challenging established social hierarchies or institutional structures. It reinforces these structures rather than deconstructing them. Overall, the work functions as a period-typical crime drama that relies on traditional character archetypes and Western law-and-order frameworks.
Category Breakdown
Does American Rampage have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film centers on a traditional partnership between a male detective and a female ex-vice cop. There is no indication of stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does American Rampage portray gender?
Samantha Roarke offers a baseline for female presence in a male-dominated genre. However, the narrative likely operates within conventional gender roles and standard action clichés of the late 1980s.
How racially and ethnically diverse is American Rampage?
While the plot involves an international drug cartel, there is no confirmation of a non-white majority. The film may rely on homogeneous casting or ethnic stereotypes common to the era.
How does American Rampage represent religion and culture?
The story follows a traditional Western law-and-order framework. It reinforces the effectiveness of established legal and state structures like the police and CIA rather than critiquing them.
Does American Rampage include disability representation?
The narrative contains no mention of characters possessing visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Features a female protagonist in Samantha Roarke, providing a baseline for female presence in a male-dominated genre.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
- Does not provide evidence of diverse casting or characters of color with high ability to act.
- Fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or critique Western institutional structures.
Official Synopsis
Ex-San Francisco vice cop Samantha Roarke and Hollywood homicide detective Ryan Hayes team up to investigate an international drug cartel in Los Angeles, leading them to an ex-CIA operative turned drug kingpin who's organizing a heroin distribution center in the city.
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
The White Storm
2013
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.4 out of 10
Sno-Line
1985
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.9 out of 10
The Outsider
1983
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.2 out of 10
Capital Punishment
1991
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.1 out of 10
Deep Cover
1992
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 5.8 out of 10
L.A. Wars
1994
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.3 out of 10
French Connection II
1975
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.2 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.