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Inter-Pol

Name: Inter-Pol
Director: Kō Nakahira
Released: 1967
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1967

Director

Kō Nakahira

Runtime

92 minutes

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Inter-Pol operates as a typical genre piece of its era, emphasizing the mechanics of international espionage over challenging societal norms. While the international setting broadens the scope beyond domestic dramas, the film mainly upholds the social and cinematic norms of 1960s Japan. The narrative structure centers on traditional authority and male-driven action. It lacks significant representation of underrepresented identities, focusing instead on the procedural disruption of a counterfeit currency ring. Ultimately, the film serves as a standard crime procedural that maintains established hierarchies of gender and institutional power.

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Category Breakdown

Does Inter-Pol have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with non-traditional gender identities or those who challenge the assumption that everyone is straight. It follows the typical conventions of crime cinema from the 1960s.

How does Inter-Pol portray gender?

Limited

The story seems to prioritize male-driven actions and authority. Female characters appear to play supporting roles rather than having significant influence over the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Inter-Pol?

Fair

The film's international setting in Hong Kong and Asia introduces some ethnic diversity. However, it reflects the standard cosmopolitanism of the time without intentionally highlighting multiple aspects of identity.

How does Inter-Pol represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around protecting economic stability and enforcing international law. It upholds institutional authority and the established global order without questioning Western institutions.

Does Inter-Pol include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The international setting in Hong Kong and Asia provides a degree of ethnic variety and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional gender narratives.
Gender roles appear traditional, with women likely relegated to secondary or reactive positions.
There is no evidence of neurodivergent or physical disability representation.
The narrative reinforces institutional authority rather than exploring diverse cultural or anti-capitalist perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Agent 009 has to break up a ring of Hong Kong counterfeiters who are shipping forged US dollars all over Asia.

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