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All Out

Name: All Out
Director: Thomas Koerfer
Released: 1991
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1991

Director

Thomas Koerfer

Runtime

106 minutes

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All Out is a conventional crime drama that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative prioritizes individual struggle and traditional romantic dynamics, offering little in the way of complex perspectives. The film follows a standard early-90s independent structure, focusing on a heist gone wrong and the pursuit of ransom and survival. It lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt social hierarchies or provide diverse viewpoints. Ultimately, the work functions as a character-driven drama that adheres to Eurocentric and straight-centered expectations rather than challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does All Out have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional romance between Angelo and his female hostage, with no indication of queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does All Out portray gender?

Fair

The narrative uses a classic damsel-in-distress framework, where the female lead serves primarily as a catalyst for the male protagonist's actions. She gains some emotional influence but remains within traditional power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All Out?

Limited

The Swiss setting and character types suggest a Eurocentric narrative. There is no mention of a diverse cast or non-white characters with significant roles.

How does All Out represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes individual survival and romantic connections, avoiding a critical look at institutions. It follows a standard crime-and-punishment plot without challenging societal norms.

Does All Out include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film examines themes of criminality and the breakdown of social order through a character-driven lens.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on outdated gender clichés, particularly the 'damsel' framework where women serve as objects of negotiation.
The story lacks racial and ethnic diversity, favoring a homogeneous, Eurocentric social environment.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Angelo and two of his buddies set out to rob a Swiss bank, and from the start things don't go well. The man driving the getaway car packed up and left before anyone could connect him with the crime, and Angelo's other partner got shot and killed. The best he can do is grab someone's cash-filled briefcase and take a car and its driver hostage. It turns out that the driver is the daughter of the bank director, so he figures that she's good for ransom money and begins negotiations for that. Meanwhile, the briefcase he took at the bank turns out to have belonged to a man who is willing to hire killers to get it back for him. The situation grows increasingly perilous for him, and he decides to flee the scene but not before he has won the heart of his lovely hostage.

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