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Cold Blood

Name: Cold Blood
Director: Ralf Gregan, Günter Vaessen
Released: 1975
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1975

Not Rated

Director

Ralf Gregan, Günter Vaessen

Runtime

80 minutes

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Cold Blood is a conventional 1970s European thriller that relies heavily on established genre clichés. While the female lead avoids being a purely passive character, her autonomy is ultimately linked to the male lead's survival. The film lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on a localized, likely homogeneous cast and a traditional romantic storyline. It prioritizes the tension of a chase and individual survival over broader social commentary. Ultimately, the production adheres to the stylistic norms of its era, providing a standard character-driven narrative without significant attempts at progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cold Blood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Corinna and a fugitive. There are no same-sex relationships or characters with non-traditional gender identities.

How does Cold Blood portray gender?

Fair

Corinna takes control by seeking medical help and making her own decisions. However, her actions are closely tied to the male protagonist's survival and the chase.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cold Blood?

Limited

The film seems to follow the homogeneous casting patterns typical of 1970s European thrillers. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast.

How does Cold Blood represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into moral ambiguity through criminal behavior and challenges legal authority. It primarily functions as a character-driven chase thriller rather than a broader social critique.

Does Cold Blood include disability representation?

Minimal

A character's injury serves as a plot device to increase tension. The film does not explore disability or neurodivergence in depth.

Present on Screen

Corinna takes control by actively deciding to assist the fugitive and manage his medical needs.
The narrative explores moral ambiguity by centering on characters who operate outside the law.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse racial and ethnic representation, following homogeneous casting patterns.
The romantic arc remains strictly focused on heterosexual relationships, offering no LGBTQ+ perspectives.
The plot uses physical injury as a narrative engine rather than exploring disability meaningfully.

Official Synopsis

Corinna witnesses how three guys chase and shoot a man in front of her lonesome house. As only witness, they force her to come with them and care for the guy's wound. But she manages to flee shortly after and takes Blondi to a doctor. He tells her his story, how he used to smuggle drugs, but one day fled with a suitcase full of money. Corinna inexplicably falls in love with him and decides to accompany him on his further flight. But the villains are close behind them.

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