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Those Two in the Legion

Name: Those Two in the Legion
Director: Lucio Fulci
Released: 1962
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1962

Director

Lucio Fulci

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Those Two in the Legion functions as a character-driven comedy of errors. While the protagonists' ineptitude subverts the cliché of the hyper-competent soldier, the film remains within the conventional boundaries of 1960s Italian genre cinema. The work lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. The focus remains tightly on the escapades of Ciccio and Franco, offering little engagement with broader social or identity-based themes. Ultimately, the film relies on traditional mid-century character distributions rather than intentional systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Those Two in the Legion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows a traditional comedic structure focused on the two male protagonists.

How does Those Two in the Legion portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male protagonists within a military hierarchy. There is little evidence of women's ability to drive the story or subversion of gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Those Two in the Legion?

Limited

The Foreign Legion setting suggests potential for multi-ethnic casting. However, the narrative focuses primarily on the protagonists' flight from Naples.

How does Those Two in the Legion represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot critiques local authority through the protagonists' flight from the Camorra. It lacks a broader institutional or anti-Western critique.

Does Those Two in the Legion include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The protagonists' incompetence subverts the cliché of the hyper-competent, heroic soldier.
The narrative introduces elements of situational morality by framing the leads as victims of systemic accusation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
There is a notable absence of women's ability to drive the story or significant female characters within the military setting.
The narrative lacks explicit critique of Western or capitalist institutions.

Official Synopsis

Ciccio and Franco flee Naples because they are wrongly accused of having murdered a local camorra boss and enlist in the Foreign Legion. They are inept but are mistaken for brave people by their commander and sent to break a weapon smuggling ring.

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