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Cartel

Cartel

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1990

R

Director

John Stewart

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cartel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-conforming gender identities or sexual orientations. It follows traditional assumptions about gender and sexuality.

How does Cartel portray gender?

Limited

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cartel?

Fair

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.

How does Cartel represent religion and culture?

Limited

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.

Does Cartel include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film presents a clear, high-stakes conflict between a pilot and a criminal organization.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative heavily relies on passive female characters used solely for plot motivation.
  • The film utilizes predictable ethnic stereotypes associated with the cartel genre.
  • The story lacks depth in exploring diverse social issues.

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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