
Dead Man Running
2009

Representation Score
Limited
2010
Director
Assad Raja
Runtime
107 minutes
Average Rating
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Pusher functions as a traditional crime thriller focused on the world of narcotics. While the film successfully diversifies its cast, it adheres to standard genre conventions. The narrative centers on a high-stakes arc involving debt and law enforcement, prioritizing the mechanics of the crime thriller over complex character development or social hierarchy disruption. Ultimately, the film offers a non-Western casting approach but lacks thematic depth to move beyond conventional storytelling patterns.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ identities.
The film features several prominent female actors, but the main storyline revolves around a male-dominated role typical of crime dramas.
The film showcases a diverse cast featuring South Asian and potentially Middle Eastern performers, offering a departure from the usual homogeneous casts in Western action films.
The film critiques systemic failures and institutions through its gritty portrayal of the underworld. However, it does not explore moral relativism or the breakdown of traditional family structures.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.
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Official Synopsis
A desperate drug-pusher must avoid police, and find money to pay-off a huge debt.

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