
Final Score
1986

Representation Score
Minimal
1990
RDirector
John Stewart
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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Cartel is a conventional 1990s action film that prioritizes high-octane excitement over nuanced social issues. The narrative revolves around a classic hero-villain conflict, focusing on a male protagonist's quest for revenge. The film reinforces traditional gender roles, where women are primarily used to motivate the male protagonist's actions. Cultural representation is limited to the vigilante cliché, emphasizing individual retribution over broader social justice issues.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-conforming gender identities or sexual orientations. It follows traditional assumptions about gender and sexuality.
The story focuses on a male protagonist driven by revenge. Female characters are primarily passive and are used to motivate the male protagonist's actions.
The film sets its story in a context involving a criminal organization that often relies on specific ethnic stereotypes. It follows typical genre conventions related to Latin American crime.
The film promotes a singular moral stance centered on personal vengeance. It does not explore moral relativism and favors traditional views of justice and punishment.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the film.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Chuck Taylor is a charter pilot who unknowingly smuggles cocaine for the Cartel into the U.S. Unfortunately he is captured by the feds. Ironically, so is Tony King, boss of the Cartel. The two are placed in the same cell, and a relentless battle of wills begins. King even has Taylor's family executed from behind bars. When King escapes from the prison, Taylor takes that as his cue to do likewise. He hunts down the members of the Cartel one by one, and gets vengeance for his loved ones in this ultra violent and bloody action flick.

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