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Double Deal

Name: Double Deal
Director: Abby Berlin
Released: 1950
Duration: 64 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1950

Director

Abby Berlin

Runtime

64 minutes

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Double Deal is a typical mid-century melodrama that emphasizes genre clichés of crime and inheritance over social complexity. The narrative structure depends on established hierarchies, particularly the struggle for economic dominance in the oil industry. While female characters have ability to act in pursuing material goals, their actions are constrained by conventional social roles. The film adheres closely to the mainstream cinematic standards of the 1950s, offering limited critiques or diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Deal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The focus is on heterosexual relationships and conflicts.

How does Double Deal portray gender?

Limited

Female characters such as Terry Miller and Lilli play significant roles in the story, but their motivations are tied to traditional clichés of seduction and family conflict.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Deal?

Minimal

The film reflects the homogeneous society of 1950s America, with no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or characters from non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds.

How does Double Deal represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers around mid-century Western values like capitalism and property rights, following traditional institutional structures without critique.

Does Double Deal include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

Female characters like Lilli and Terry play significant roles in driving the plot through their specific motivations.
The film offers a clear depiction of mid-century Western values regarding capitalism and property rights.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous social structure.
Gender dynamics rely heavily on traditional noir clichés and romantic manipulation.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability.

Official Synopsis

An oil engineer surrounded by foul play helps an heiress bring in a well.

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