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The Olsen Gang's Big Score

The Olsen Gang's Big Score

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1972

Not Rated

Director

Erik Balling

Runtime

99 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film reflects the specific historical context of early 1970s Denmark, emphasizing a comedic exploration of class and bureaucracy over diverse representation. Its focus remains on the conflict between individuals and the state, rather than identity politics. Consequently, the film lacks representation across various modern diversity metrics, including gender, race, and disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Olsen Gang's Big Score have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters. The social environment assumes everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Olsen Gang's Big Score portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on male characters such as Egon, Benny, and Kjeld. Female characters like Yvonne serve as supportive figures rather than driving the plot forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Olsen Gang's Big Score?

Minimal

The cast is nearly uniform, reflecting the demographics of 1970s Denmark. There is no visible racial or ethnic diversity in the setting.

How does The Olsen Gang's Big Score represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film provides a humorous look at the flaws of bureaucratic systems and state authority. It highlights the quest for wealth to overcome economic limitations within a traditional comedic format.

Does The Olsen Gang's Big Score include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no clear representations of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are portrayed as fully able-bodied.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a nuanced comedic critique of rigid institutional bureaucracy and state authority.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
  • Features a predominantly male cast with limited roles for female characters.
  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
  • Contains no depictions of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After his usual stay behind bars, Egon has another cunning plan involving millions. They rob over 4 million from a money transport. The gang keeps a low profile and hide the money. But it's stolen by "Kongen" and "Knægten", who immediately start living it up - in the penthouse suite at the Sheraton. The suitcase with the money changes hands several times, before Kongen's daughter takes of with all the money.

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