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Cattle Raiders

Name: Cattle Raiders
Director: Sam Nelson
Released: 1938
Duration: 61 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1938

Passed

Director

Sam Nelson

Runtime

61 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cattle Raiders is a traditional 1930s Western that upholds the social hierarchies and moral standards of its time. The story revolves around male-driven conflicts, focusing on the struggle for justice between brothers and a male antagonist. The film lacks complexity in representing gender, race, or LGBTQ+ identities. It adheres to the rigid studio systems of the era, prioritizing conventional genre clichés over social subversion. Ultimately, the work serves as a typical example of the Western genre, reinforcing established norms rather than challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cattle Raiders have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on masculine conflicts related to crime and brotherhood. There is no depiction of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Cattle Raiders portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focuses on male characters, particularly the brothers Tom and Steve. Female characters are absent, and there is no female influence on the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cattle Raiders?

Limited

The film reflects the homogenous casting practices typical of 1930s Hollywood. It features predominantly Anglo-Saxon actors, aligning with the conventions of the Western genre.

How does Cattle Raiders represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline delves into themes of guilt and legal systems but does not offer a critical perspective on institutions.

Does Cattle Raiders include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on familial loyalty and legal justice.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks female influence and diverse character representation.
The narrative adheres to narrow, homogenous casting norms of the 1930s.
There is no exploration of non-cisgender identities or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Tom Reynolds returns to find he is wanted for murder, his gun having been found at the scene. Tom suspects Munro and stages a fight to get a bullet from Monro's gun which he then sees matches the murder bullet. He gets his brother Steve to confess that he Monro forced him to rob the bank with his gun. But at Tom's trial, the bullets are ignored and when Steve fails to appear, Tom is found guilty.

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