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OK Patron

Name: OK Patron
Director: Claude Vital
Released: 1974
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1974

Director

Claude Vital

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

OK Patron operates as a typical 1970s European crime comedy. While it offers a minor subversion of gender roles by giving the female lead strategic command, the narrative remains anchored in the patriarchal structures of the Mafia. The film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on a homogeneous, Eurocentric view of the 'average Frenchman.' It prioritizes genre clichés and situational ethics over broader cultural or racial diversity. Ultimately, the work adheres to the social norms of its era, providing a localized look at criminal succession without expanding to broader cultural or racial contexts.

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Category Breakdown

Does OK Patron have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a traditional romantic relationship and does not include any characters with non-cisgender identities or critiques of heterosexuality.

How does OK Patron portray gender?

Fair

The female lead plays a key role in directing the selection of a new Mafia boss, but the story remains focused on male-dominated criminal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is OK Patron?

Limited

The narrative focuses on the 'average Frenchman' and a local criminal organization, lacking any non-white actors or diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does OK Patron represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges conventional morality by presenting a corrupt protagonist as a successful leader, critiquing institutional stability through the lens of the criminal underworld.

Does OK Patron include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical impairments or neurodivergent traits, and the story does not include any visible or invisible disability representation.

Present on Screen

The female lead takes a leading role in directing the selection of a new Mafia boss.
The narrative offers a mild critique of institutional stability and traditional law and order.

Limited or Absent

The cast and narrative focus appear highly homogeneous and lack racial or ethnic diversity.
The story relies on traditional assumptions about straight relationships and lacks LGBTQ+ representation.
The film remains centered on male-dominated hierarchies and patriarchal structures.

Official Synopsis

Mario, the head of the Mafia in France, has just been mortally wounded. His "companion" decides to find him a successor, before the New York "organization" appoints one. She instructs her two bodyguards to take on anyone who likes money, doesn't have any and, above all, doesn't want to work too hard - in short, "the average Frenchman"... They discover Léon Bonnet, a representative of "magic crosses". They send him gifts: champagne, weapons (a mistake...), a ring for his fiancée, and a meal worthy of the finest gourmets. In return, they take him to Mario's dying bedside, and have him sign over the estate. It's then that Leon, with his angelic good looks, restores order within the Mafia, surprising all his adversaries with his manners, and outwitting the police...

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