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And This Way to the Exit

Name: And This Way to the Exit
Director: Willy Rozier
Released: 1957
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1957

Director

Willy Rozier

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

And This Way to the Exit operates as a traditional mid-century thriller. Its narrative structure relies on standard crime and identity theft clichés, centered around a weapons trader and maritime command roles. The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity or systemic critiques. It adheres to period-specific character types that emphasize masculine authority and professional competence within a homogeneous social framework. Overall, the production reflects the traditional cinematic structures of the 1950s, offering limited demographic breadth or progressive narrative subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does And This Way to the Exit have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The plot revolves around traditional masculine themes.

How does And This Way to the Exit portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male-dominated roles such as weapons trading and maritime command. Women do not play significant roles in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And This Way to the Exit?

Minimal

The cast appears to be homogeneous, with no indication of diverse characters or multi-ethnic representation.

How does And This Way to the Exit represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores criminal activities but does not critique religious or Western institutions. It stays focused on local crime scenarios.

Does And This Way to the Exit include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused exploration of identity through impersonation and deception.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks demographic breadth and does not include diverse characters in key roles.
The story relies on traditional masculine-centric clichés without challenging gendered power dynamics.
There is an absence of multi-layered complexity or systemic critiques of social institutions.

Official Synopsis

Carlos, a weapons trader, is struck by his resemblance to a certain Slim. Wishing to take advantage of this situation, the mafioso asked the latter to be the commander of his ship.

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