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A Time for Killing

Name: A Time for Killing
Director: Phil Karlson, Roger Corman
Released: 1967
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1967

Not Rated

Director

Phil Karlson, Roger Corman

Runtime

88 minutes

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A Time for Killing is a war drama set during the Civil War era. It emphasizes masculine-coded conflict and military hierarchy, focusing on the tension between Confederate and Union forces. The film adheres to traditional narrative structures without challenging established racial or gender norms. While the movie provides a sophisticated critique of communal morality and the risks of mob rule, it does not disrupt the social constraints of its time. Consequently, it lacks the complexity needed for a higher diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Time for Killing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or subtext related to queer relationships.

How does A Time for Killing portray gender?

Limited

Men play the central roles in the film, driving the narrative through combat and command positions. Women are limited to supporting roles, often appearing in the background without significant influence on the main storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Time for Killing?

Limited

The cast is primarily composed of white actors, reflecting the Civil War setting. Black characters are present but do not have the ability to act to significantly impact the main plot.

How does A Time for Killing represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines the collapse of social order and legal systems, presenting vigilantism as a form of moral corruption without critiquing systemic issues.

Does A Time for Killing include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced look at communal morality and the dangers of lawlessness.
Presents a realistic portrayal of the breakdown of social order during the Civil War.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide a significant role in driving the story for Black characters, who remain confined by the social stratification of the period.
Depicts traditional gender hierarchies with minimal involvement of women in the central conflict.
Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth themes.

Official Synopsis

During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison and head for the Mexican border. Along the way, they kill a Union courier bearing the news that the war is over. Keeping the message a secret, the captain has his men go on and they soon find themselves in a battle with the Union search party who also is unaware of the war's end.

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