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Money

Name: Money
Director: Steven Hilliard Stern
Released: 1991
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1991

PG-13

Director

Steven Hilliard Stern

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Money (1991) is a standard genre thriller that adheres to the cinematic norms of the early 1990s. The story revolves around traditional clichés of individual ability to act and personal retribution, focusing on a male-driven quest for vengeance. The narrative architecture prioritizes a singular protagonist's journey through financial centers, suggesting a reliance on homogeneous, Western-centric archetypes. This focus indicates a lack of diverse storytelling. Overall, the production reflects the demographic and thematic norms of its time, offering a conventional experience that does not aim to disrupt established social or gender hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Money have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or sexual orientations. Its narrative structure is typical of its era, without featuring LGBTQ+ characters or stories.

How does Money portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's journey of revenge. It emphasizes masculine ability to act and patriarchal traditions rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Money?

Limited

Set in global financial centers, the story likely adheres to Western-centric character types. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast.

How does Money represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows established capitalist logic and personal retribution. It does not provide an anti-capitalist critique or challenge traditional social structures.

Does Money include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film sets its thriller in major international financial centers, providing a broad backdrop.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent or physical disabilities.
The narrative emphasizes traditional masculine ability to act and patriarchal themes.
The story follows conventional Western-centric archetypes rather than offering racial or cultural diversity.

Official Synopsis

A young man whose father's fortune was stolen by his closest friends sets out to get revenge in this odyssey through the world's major financial centers.

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