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El Dorado Pass
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0.7/10
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1948
ApprovedDirector
Ray Nazarro
Runtime
55 minutes
Average Rating
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El Dorado Pass is a classic 1948 B-movie Western that sticks to well-known genre formulas. The plot revolves around a straightforward morality tale where a hero must clear his name after being falsely accused of stagecoach robbery. The film supports traditional frontier stories and relies on established gender and cultural norms. It centers on a singular masculine protagonist and individual morality. Overall, the production reflects the conventional social structures of its time. It provides a standard genre experience without trying to break from the norms of the era.
Category Breakdown
Does El Dorado Pass have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It stays within the social and cinematic norms of 1948.
How does El Dorado Pass portray gender?
The story focuses on the male hero, Steve Clanton, giving him a significant role in driving the plot. It reinforces traditional ideas of masculinity rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is El Dorado Pass?
The film follows the Anglo-centric casting common for its time. There are no non-white characters playing important roles.
How does El Dorado Pass represent religion and culture?
The movie upholds traditional frontier stories and mid-20th century values. It emphasizes individual morality and the pursuit of justice through established laws.
Does El Dorado Pass include disability representation?
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not a central theme or part of any character's journey.
Present on Screen
- Strictly follows the established B-movie Western genre formulas of the 1940s.
- Presents a clear, linear story focused on justice and clearing one's name.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, adhering to the Anglo-centric casting trends of its time.
- Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by centering all importance within the male protagonist.
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Charles Starrett returns as The Durango Kid in Columbia's El Dorado Pass. It all begins when Durango, in his everyday guise of Steve Clanton, is falsely accused of robbing a stagecoach. The genuine criminal is not only a thief but a coin collector, searching for a valuable specimen by staging holdups.
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