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Bastard, Go and Kill

Name: Bastard, Go and Kill
Director: Gino Mangini
Released: 1971
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1971

Director

Gino Mangini

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bastardo, vamos a matar operates as a conventional Western that adheres to established genre expectations. While it avoids the typical Anglo-centric hero cliché by centering a Mexican protagonist, it does little to disrupt broader social hierarchies. The film's strength lies in giving Chaco the power to drive the plot. However, the narrative structure remains rooted in traditional masculine struggles and lacks complexity in gender or LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard justice-seeking tale, providing moderate ethnic visibility but failing to engage with deeper cultural or social subversions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bastard, Go and Kill have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around heterosexual romance and traditional masculinity. There are no critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender in the narrative.

How does Bastard, Go and Kill portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist and a male bounty hunter, relying on conventional masculine archetypes. There is insufficient information to assess the roles of female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bastard, Go and Kill?

Fair

Chaco, a Mexican protagonist, provides a departure from the typical Anglo-centric Western hero. He plays a central role in driving the plot. However, the overall ethnic makeup of the cast remains unclear.

How does Bastard, Go and Kill represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a standard revenge storyline common to Westerns. It does not prioritize the deconstruction of Western institutions. No specific secularist or anti-capitalist themes are evident.

Does Bastard, Go and Kill include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The film provides ethnic ability to act by centering a Mexican protagonist within the Western genre.
Chaco serves as a central figure of ability to act, driving the plot through his pursuit of justice.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and lacks gender diversity.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities.
The narrative lacks depth in exploring diverse cultural or religious themes beyond standard genre clichés.

Official Synopsis

Chaco, a Mexican on the run from just about everyone, is framed for the killing of a couple of Mexican cattlemen. Everyone knows he's innocent but the evidence is substantial. Chaco escapes and with the help of a bounty hunter, goes after the real murderers.

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