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13 Rue Madeleine

Name: 13 Rue Madeleine
Director: Henry Hathaway
Released: 1947
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1947

Director

Henry Hathaway

Runtime

95 minutes

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13 Rue Madeleine is a traditional wartime thriller that emphasizes mid-century heroism and moral frameworks. It accurately depicts the European theater of World War II, which limits its multi-layered complexity. The film slightly challenges traditional gender roles by placing women in active resistance roles. However, the narrative remains rooted in the social hierarchies and racial homogeneity typical of 1947 filmmaking. Overall, the work lacks diverse casting or systemic critiques, focusing instead on institutional loyalty and patriotic duty.

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Category Breakdown

Does 13 Rue Madeleine have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It adheres strictly to the social norms of the 1940s, focusing on wartime espionage.

How does 13 Rue Madeleine portray gender?

Fair

Women play active roles in the French Resistance, avoiding purely passive roles. However, they are still defined by the male-dominated espionage environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 13 Rue Madeleine?

Limited

The cast is primarily white and European, reflecting the historical setting of Nazi-occupied France. The film does not feature intentional racial blending or non-Anglo-Saxon casting.

How does 13 Rue Madeleine represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Allied values and wartime morality. It portrays the conflict as a clear battle between good and evil without moral ambiguity.

Does 13 Rue Madeleine include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence. Character arcs do not address chronic illness or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Female characters actively participate in high-stakes resistance activities.
The film provides a historically accurate depiction of the European theater during WWII.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining mostly white and European.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
The narrative does not include any depictions of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Bob Sharkey, an instructor of would-be spies for the Allied Office of Strategic Services, becomes suspicious of one of the latest batch of students, Bill O'Connell, who is too good at espionage. His boss, Charles Gibson confirms that O'Connell is really a top German agent, but tells Sharkey to pass him, as they intend to feed the mole false information about the impending D-Day invasion.

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