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Report to the Commissioner

Name: Report to the Commissioner
Director: Milton Katselas
Released: 1975
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1975

Director

Milton Katselas

Runtime

112 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Report to the Commissioner is a conventional 1970s crime drama that follows the standard cinematic conventions of its time. While it includes a female lead with an investigative role, the narrative remains anchored in traditional gender hierarchies and genre clichés. The film lacks intentionality regarding diverse representation. It focuses on the mechanics of an investigative plot rather than disrupting established social or cultural structures. Overall, the production reflects the homogeneous casting and narrow thematic scope common to mid-70s studio crime films.

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Category Breakdown

Does Report to the Commissioner have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual undercover operation and does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There is no critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Report to the Commissioner portray gender?

Fair

Patty Butler operates within a male-dominated police environment and has some influence in her role. However, her position is tied to traditional gender roles and power dynamics with her male counterpart.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Report to the Commissioner?

Limited

The urban New York setting features a predominantly white cast. The production reflects the homogeneous casting practices typical of mid-70s studio crime dramas.

How does Report to the Commissioner represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film critiques police corruption and institutional scandal. However, this critique is based on genre clichés rather than a deeper examination of religion or capitalism.

Does Report to the Commissioner include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the narrative or character development.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Patty Butler, plays a significant role as an undercover operative.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of diverse identities or non-white majority casting.
Gender dynamics rely heavily on traditional clichés and relationships with male characters.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

Official Synopsis

Police officer Patty Butler, alias "Chicklet," is the live-in girlfriend of Thomas 'Stick' Henderson to gather evidence. Detective Bo Lockley is instructed to try to find her, not knowing she's also a cop.

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