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The Saint

Name: The Saint
Director: Ernie Barbarash
Released: 2017
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2017

Not Rated

Director

Ernie Barbarash

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Saint functions as a conventional action-adventure piece that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative architecture centers on a singular male protagonist and a traditional rescue mission, offering little deviation from standard crime thriller expectations. While the international setting suggests a potential for breadth, the film lacks the intentionality needed to challenge social hierarchies. It adheres to traditional masculine leadership clichés and conventional social structures. Ultimately, the film prioritizes genre-driven momentum over nuanced or multi-layered representation, reinforcing existing cinematic norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Saint have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional pursuit-and-rescue storyline without any non-binary gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Saint portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around Simon Templar, a male protagonist who drives the plot with his physical strength. The female character is passive and does not take an active role in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Saint?

Limited

While the setting is described as international, the narrative follows standard Western action cinema conventions. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast.

How does The Saint represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film utilizes a classic hero versus adversary framework. It focuses on individualistic problem-solving rather than challenging traditional social or family structures.

Does The Saint include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation is present in the provided material.

Present on Screen

The international setting provides a potential backdrop for a diverse global environment.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on passive female roles that serve as plot catalysts rather than active agents.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives reflecting multiple aspects of identity.
The story adheres to traditional Anglo-centric storytelling and masculine leadership clichés.
There is a lack of visible or invisible disability representation within the character roster.

Official Synopsis

International master thief, Simon Templar, also known as The Saint, is asked by a desperate rich man to find his kidnapped daughter. However, in addition to evading the authorities, Simon must face a dangerous adversary from his past.

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