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Two Faces of the Dollar

Name: Two Faces of the Dollar
Director: Roberto Bianchi Montero
Released: 1967
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1967

Director

Roberto Bianchi Montero

Runtime

94 minutes

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Two Faces of the Dollar is a traditional 1960s Western that relies heavily on established genre archetypes. The plot centers on a heist involving a teacher, a gunman, and a Colonel, focusing on the mechanics of the crime rather than demographic complexity. The film lacks depth in representing diverse identities, particularly in LGBTQ+, gender, and racial aspects. Characters seem to fit within standard mid-20th-century roles without challenging social norms. Ultimately, the film serves as a genre piece focused on wealth and conflict, lacking the character development needed to move beyond conventional Western clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Two Faces of the Dollar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or transgender identities. It follows traditional romantic and gender roles typical of 1960s Westerns, without giving any queer characters significant influence.

How does Two Faces of the Dollar portray gender?

Limited

A 'beautiful girl' is part of the heist team, but she may primarily serve to motivate male actions. The film does not show any deviation from traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Two Faces of the Dollar?

Limited

The story features typical figures like a teacher and a gunman. It does not have a predominantly non-Anglo-Saxon cast or use race-bent casting to challenge historical norms.

How does Two Faces of the Dollar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows a classic Western framework centered around a gold heist. It adheres to traditional clichés of individualistic pursuit rather than critiquing societal institutions.

Does Two Faces of the Dollar include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodevelopmental conditions in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film uses classic Western archetypes to drive a focused heist narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
Characters appear to follow traditional roles rather than having independent ability to act.
The story lacks a systemic critique of the institutions it depicts.

Official Synopsis

A teacher, a gunman, an ex-Colonel and a beautiful girl decide to steal a big load of gold stored in Fort Henderson. The task is not easy, because the fort is very well guarded, but with adventurous stratagems...

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