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Dad Savage

Name: Dad Savage
Director: Betsan Morris Evans
Released: 1998
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1998

Director

Betsan Morris Evans

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dad Savage operates within the conventional social and demographic frameworks typical of a 1998 regional crime thriller. The film relies heavily on traditional genre clichés, focusing on masculine aggression and patriarchal influence. While it lacks multi-layered complexity, it does offer a minor subversion of gender roles through a female character’s active role. The narrative mirrors its specific local setting without challenging historical norms, emphasizing character-driven crime and the moral decay linked to the pursuit of wealth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dad Savage have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The plot centers around traditional male criminal hierarchies rather than queer representation.

How does Dad Savage portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around male-dominated power structures, centered on a patriarchal figure. However, Chris stands out by playing a key role in driving the plot forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dad Savage?

Limited

The cast seems to consist mainly of Anglo-Saxon actors, reflecting the East Anglian setting. There is no indication of efforts to introduce diverse characters.

How does Dad Savage represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative delves into themes of distrust towards financial institutions and anti-capitalist sentiments. Traditional family structures, though dysfunctional, are highlighted throughout the story.

Does Dad Savage include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or hidden disabilities are shown in the film. None of the characters exhibit neurodivergent traits or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Chris disrupts passive female stereotypes by taking a leading role and organizing a rescue.
The film explores intriguing themes about distrust in Western financial institutions.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ visibility and non-cisgender representation.
The cast appears demographically homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
The story is heavily dominated by traditional masculine power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

A wealthy, successful, East-Anglian tulip grower, Dad Savage is also something of a godfather in the local criminal fraternity but doesn't trust banks to take care of his money. On recommendation from his son, Sav, Dad hires two of Sav's unemployed school friends, Bob and Vic, to help with the business and the crime. After some careless talk from Harold, just known as 'H', about Dad's pension fund, Vic and Bob decide to steal the money from Dad if they can find it. The plans to liberate the money go awry and Sav is killed requiring Bob to call upon his sister Chris to rescue them. Dad intercepts their escape and forces a showdown to try to determine exactly the events of the night in order to identify his son's killer.

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