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The Ugly Ones

Name: The Ugly Ones
Director: Eugenio Martín
Released: 1966
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1966

Director

Eugenio Martín

Runtime

95 minutes

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The Ugly Ones operates as a typical genre piece of its era. While it avoids the usual American Western cliché of the white hero by centering a non-Anglo-Saxon protagonist, it remains deeply rooted in the masculine-driven narratives of the 1960s. The film's strength lies in its disruption of traditional Western clichés through its lead character. However, this is offset by a lack of gender diversity and a heavy reliance on traditional, male-centric conflict. Ultimately, the film prioritizes action and vengeance over social critique or diverse representation, reflecting the period's standard cinematic hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ugly Ones have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that challenge the era's social norms.

How does The Ugly Ones portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on male characters and traditional masculine-driven conflicts. Female characters play minor roles and do not significantly influence the plot or drive the story forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ugly Ones?

Fair

The film challenges the typical white hero archetype by featuring Jose Gomez, a non-Anglo-Saxon protagonist. His racial identity and social standing are integral to the central character dynamics.

How does The Ugly Ones represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on individualistic morality and does not explicitly address systemic or anti-institutional critiques within its Western framework. There is no evidence of religious or cultural critiques.

Does The Ugly Ones include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

The film disrupts traditional Western clichés by centering a non-white protagonist as the primary driver of the plot.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks women's ability to drive the story and relies heavily on masculine-driven conflict and traditional gender hierarchies.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that challenge the era's social norms.
The film lacks depth regarding disability representation or systemic cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

Escaped outlaw Jose Gomez returns to his home town pursued by bounty killer Luke Chilson. The towns people protect Gomez, unaware, at first, that he is now a changed and dangerous man.

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