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The Grand Duel

The Grand Duel

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1972

R

Director

Giancarlo Santi

Runtime

98 minutes

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The Grand Duel functions as a standard genre piece that relies heavily on traditional 1970s Western clichés. The narrative structure prioritizes masculine archetypes of justice and conflict, centering the story on men's control over the story and physical confrontation. Since the film adheres to established genre conventions, it lacks the multi-layered character development or the disruption of social hierarchies necessary for a higher diversity rating. The focus remains on a singular, conventional struggle for justice against a corrupt power structure.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Grand Duel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It follows conventional social structures typical of 1970s Westerns.

How does The Grand Duel portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focuses on male protagonists, particularly a grizzled ex-sheriff and a man wrongly accused of murder. Female characters play less prominent roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Grand Duel?

Fair

The story centers on a typical conflict between a protagonist and a trio of brothers. There is no indication of diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon demographics.

How does The Grand Duel represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses a traditional Western framework emphasizing individualist morality. It follows standard genre clichés rather than offering a systemic critique of Western institutions.

Does The Grand Duel include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on traditional Western themes of justice and individual ability to act.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The narrative adheres to conventional social hierarchies rather than exploring complex, multi-layered perspectives.
  • There is a notable absence of characters with disabilities or non-traditional cultural narratives.

Official Synopsis

A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.

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