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The Frightened City

Name: The Frightened City
Director: John Lemont
Released: 1961
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1961

Director

John Lemont

Runtime

97 minutes

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The Frightened City is a traditional 1961 crime procedural that emphasizes genre conventions over challenging social norms. Its narrative structure reinforces the demographic and social norms of its era, focusing on established masculine and authoritative roles. The film does not intentionally address multiple aspects of identity. It presents a homogeneous social landscape defined by Anglo-Saxon demographics and traditional gender roles typical of British noir.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Frightened City have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to mid-century norms that assume everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships shown in the story.

How does The Frightened City portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male criminal power dynamics. Female characters mainly fit traditional stereotypes like the femme fatale, serving male control over the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Frightened City?

Minimal

Set in the 1960s London underworld, the film reflects the demographic homogeneity of British cinema from that era. It lacks a diverse cast and does not explore multiple aspects of identity.

How does The Frightened City represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows standard Western crime storylines and moral frameworks. It does not critique traditional institutions or promote secular views.

Does The Frightened City include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with disabilities given real depth or ability to act. A sick friend is mentioned but used as a standard plot device without much nuance.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, genre-driven look at the 1960s London criminal underworld.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and sexual orientation.
Female characters are confined to traditional stereotypes that lack independent influence.
The film does not challenge or subvert the social hierarchies of its time.

Official Synopsis

A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.

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