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The Day They Robbed the Bank of England
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0.5/10
Minimal
1960
NRDirector
John Guillermin
Runtime
85 minutes
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This mid-century crime drama adheres closely to the social and demographic norms of its time. It emphasizes a singular, masculine, and ethnically homogeneous viewpoint without challenging established social hierarchies. The narrative focuses on the mechanics of a heist rather than critiquing societal structures. While the IRA mission adds political tension, the film remains grounded in traditional heist genre conventions. Ultimately, the film lacks complexity in addressing diverse identities and social issues.
Category Breakdown
Does The Day They Robbed the Bank of England have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a male-dominated criminal organization and does not include any LGBTQ+ perspectives or non-cisgender identities.
How does The Day They Robbed the Bank of England portray gender?
The story is driven by male characters within a masculine professional hierarchy. Women are sidelined or are completely excluded from decision-making roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Day They Robbed the Bank of England?
The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the homogenous social landscape of early 20th century London. Characters of color have minimal influence in the narrative.
How does The Day They Robbed the Bank of England represent religion and culture?
The IRA mission introduces political tension around institutional authority. However, the film primarily follows the conventions of a typical heist genre.
Does The Day They Robbed the Bank of England include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined solely by their physical abilities needed for the heist.
Present on Screen
- The IRA mission introduces political tension around institutional authority.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks visibility for LGBTQ+ perspectives and non-cisgender identities.
- Women are largely absent from central decision-making roles.
- The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous society.
- There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
London at the turn of the century. Three men are on a mission from the IRA to steal all the gold in the vaults of the Bank of England. Norgate, their leader, discovers the bank's weak spot: an old forgotten sewer straight under the vaults.
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