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Double Cross

Name: Double Cross
Director: Michael Keusch
Released: 1994
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1994

Director

Michael Keusch

Runtime

86 minutes

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Double Cross is a conventional mid-90s crime thriller that emphasizes individual conflicts over sociopolitical commentary. The narrative structure relies on established genre clichés, focusing on a male protagonist's descent into legal jeopardy after a chance encounter. The film does not intentionally explore diverse identities or systemic issues. Instead, it serves as a character-driven study of criminal liability and interpersonal deception. Overall, the film remains within a narrow demographic and social scope, offering limited disruption to traditional social hierarchies or diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Cross have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between Jack and a blonde woman, sticking to traditional romantic plots without exploring LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Double Cross portray gender?

Fair

A female character influences the male protagonist's journey, showing her influence through manipulation. However, the plot remains focused on the male protagonist's legal troubles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Cross?

Minimal

The film portrays a homogeneous demographic typical of mid-90s crime thrillers, lacking diverse casting or intentional ethnic representation.

How does Double Cross represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes of situational ethics and moral relativism are explored, focusing on personal survival and adherence to traditional morality regarding legal and social consequences.

Does Double Cross include disability representation?

Minimal

The film contains no evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female character manipulates legal and insurance systems to her advantage.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous demographic.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
The story does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A chance encounter with a blonde in a sports car causes Jack to give chase in his souped up mustang and culminates in a car crash and a sexual encounter. The blonde asks that he sign that the accident was really her husband's fault, who was not even present, for insurance issues. Jack agrees and finds himself the alibi for murder and with his own past criminal record, he fears jail for lying under oath.

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