
A Woman's Face
1938

Representation Score
Fair
1996
Director
Jack Bender
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
A Face to Die For is a character study focused on personal empowerment and retribution. It successfully deconstructs the victim archetype, replacing it with a protagonist who navigates systemic corruption through personal empowerment. While the film offers a progressive perspective on gender roles and moral relativism, it lacks breadth in other areas. The narrative is narrow, focusing almost exclusively on the protagonist's individual journey of transformation and revenge. Ultimately, the film's impact is limited by its lack of racial and LGBTQ+ representation, making it a specialized study of individual empowerment rather than a broad social commentary.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's personal journey and physical transformation.
The story transforms a underrepresented woman from a passive victim into an active agent of retribution, challenging traditional gender roles.
There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. The narrative follows a conventional dramatic structure without highlighting multi-layered racial dynamics.
The film challenges traditional Western moralities by presenting vigilantism as a justified response to betrayal, prioritizing personal retribution over established legal and social institutions.
The protagonist's initial scarred appearance highlights the social consequences of physical differences. However, the plot may rely on the 'transformation cliché' by linking character empowerment to correcting physical deficits.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A scarred, unattractive young woman is conned into helping with a robbery of her employer. As a result, she is sent to prison, gets plastic surgery, and returns to seek revenge on those who wronged her.

1938

1972

1973

1973

1941

1989

1950

2003
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.