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Ruckus

Name: Ruckus
Director: Max Kleven
Released: 1980
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1980

Director

Max Kleven

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ruckus centers its conflict on the friction between a underrepresented outsider and a local community. The narrative uses the 'outsider versus establishment' cliché, emphasizing the ability to act of a former elite soldier fighting against social exclusion. While the film questions the assumption that a peaceful community is inherently good, it lacks multi-layered complexity. The story relies heavily on conventional male clichés and offers limited representation of diverse identities. Overall, the film serves primarily as a character study of an individual navigating social hostility, rather than exploring a wide range of diverse social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ruckus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses solely on a male protagonist and his conflict with the community.

How does Ruckus portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on traditional masculine stereotypes, such as the rugged individualist and elite soldier. There are no visible female characters or subversions of gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ruckus?

Fair

The narrative focuses on the tension between a vagrant and a community. There is no explicit mention of the racial makeup of the cast or specific ethnic representation.

How does Ruckus represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges the idea of a virtuous community by presenting the collective as an antagonistic force. However, it does not provide a deep critique of institutions.

Does Ruckus include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film challenges the notion that a peaceful community is inherently virtuous by presenting the collective as the antagonist.
It explores themes of individual ability to act and the tension between a single person and societal consensus.

Limited or Absent

The film heavily relies on traditional masculine stereotypes and lacks visible female characters.
There is a lack of multi-layered complexity and diverse identity representation throughout the story.
The narrative does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered relationships.

Official Synopsis

Madoc County is a quiet and peaceful place until vagrant Kyle Hanson arrives. The people of Madoc County are repelled by his appearance and want to chase him out of the city. Unfortunately for them, Kyle Hanson is a former Vietnam elite soldier and he uses his skills to fight back.

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