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The Thieves

Name: The Thieves
Director: Lucio Fulci
Released: 1959
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1959

Director

Lucio Fulci

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lucio Fulci’s early work in this crime comedy adheres to the conventional genre expectations of the late 1950s. The story relies on a 'fish out of water' cliché involving an Italian-American mobster, focusing on the movement of illicit goods and local corruption. The film lacks multi-layered character development or a systemic critique of social hierarchies. It functions primarily as a period-specific narrative centered on individual criminal enterprise and the friction between organized crime and Neapolitan social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Thieves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on mobster dynamics and criminal investigations. It does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Thieves portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist and male-dominated criminal hierarchies. Female characters seem to have limited influence or subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Thieves?

Fair

The story explores ethnic identity through an Italian-American character in Naples. However, it operates within a relatively homogeneous cultural framework typical of the era.

How does The Thieves represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film touches on systemic corruption through themes of illegality and local greed. It leans toward traditional crime clichés rather than a critique of social systems.

Does The Thieves include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters.

Present on Screen

Explores the immigrant experience and ethnic identity through the protagonist's background.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight/non-cisgender narratives.
Features a male-dominated hierarchy with little evidence of female influence.
Operates within a culturally homogeneous framework without diverse ethnic blending.
Focuses on individual greed rather than a deconstruction of social systems.

Official Synopsis

An Italian-American mobster is sent back to Naples from the States. He moves to Italy with all his illegal proceeds hidden in jam jars--which fall into the wrong hands when they get to the harbour of Naples. These hands belong to people who demand their fair share. Meanwhile, the mobster is questioned by investigators.

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