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Trigger Fast

Name: Trigger Fast
Director: David Lister
Released: 1994
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1994

Director

David Lister

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Trigger Fast operates as a conventional Western that relies heavily on established genre clichés. While it includes a diverse cast, the film lacks the structural complexity necessary for deeper, multi-layered storytelling. The film provides a central female figure who play a significant role in driving the story, yet the narrative structure remains within traditional boundaries. The inclusion of Miguel suggests some ethnic diversity, but the depth of this inclusion remains unclear. Overall, the work functions as a straightforward genre piece. It prioritizes individual heroism and classic conflict over a meaningful disruption of social or cultural hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trigger Fast have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions. The character dynamics follow typical Western genre conventions.

How does Trigger Fast portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot by defending her ranch against a male antagonist. She exhibits a significant role in driving the story but remains confined to the 'feisty woman' cliché common in Western films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trigger Fast?

Fair

Miguel's inclusion suggests ethnic diversity among the protagonist's supporters. However, the depth of this diversity and its impact on the story remain unclear.

How does Trigger Fast represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers around a classic conflict between an individual and a corrupt land baron. It adheres to conventional heroism without critiquing institutional structures.

Does Trigger Fast include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not address any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. There is no representation of disability in the film.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist who demonstrates a significant role in driving the story and resistance.
The ensemble includes diverse characters, such as Miguel, moving away from purely homogeneous casting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional 'feisty woman' clichés rather than complex character development.
The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The story follows conventional Western frameworks instead of providing systemic cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

A feisty woman struggles to keep her ranch from being stolen by a greedy and unscrupulous land-baron named Malick. A trio of young men comes to her aid Dusty Fog, the "Kid," and Miguel. They are later joined by a fourth man named Mark, who switches allegiance away from Malick, and then by the local Sheriff who's finally forced to stand up to the local tyrant.

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