
Cash on Demand
1961

Representation Score
Minimal
1978
NRDirector
Donovan Winter
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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This 1978 crime drama adheres strictly to the conventional social and demographic norms of its time. The narrative centers on a traditional nuclear family and a standard professional structure, reinforcing traditional hierarchies. The film lacks intentionality in disrupting familiar patterns, instead presenting a homogeneous view of British middle-class life. It functions as a standard genre piece that prioritizes localized tension over broader social commentary.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on a traditional nuclear family, adhering to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Sylvia Syms is a prominent actress, but the plot revolves around a male bank manager's professional and family responsibilities. The story reinforces traditional gender roles without challenging them.
Set in a wealthy London suburb, the film depicts a homogeneous, Anglo-Saxon community. There is no indication of diverse casting or racial variety among the characters.
The story portrays a bank robbery as a violation of the established social order, emphasizing middle-class stability and traditional social structures without critiquing Western institutions.
There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The film does not integrate disability into the character arcs.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Masked intruders take the family of a bank manager hostage in order to rob his bank.

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