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C.I.A. II: Target Alexa

Name: C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
Director: Lorenzo Lamas
Released: 1993
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1993

Director

Lorenzo Lamas

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

C.I.A. II: Target Alexa is a classic 1990s direct-to-video action thriller. It prioritizes fast-paced action and traditional masculine roles over complex or layered storytelling. The film sticks closely to genre conventions, reinforcing traditional power structures and gender roles. It centers on state-controlled technology and the maintenance of Western institutional stability. Overall, the work does not aim to challenge societal norms and functions as a typical product of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does C.I.A. II: Target Alexa have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional heterosexual relationship between Mark Graver and Alexa. It does not include any characters with non-conforming gender identities or challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does C.I.A. II: Target Alexa portray gender?

Limited

Alexa is a strong female lead, but her role often supports the male protagonist's storyline, which can limit her impact. The narrative frequently positions female characters as secondary to the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is C.I.A. II: Target Alexa?

Limited

The story follows a predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon cast in a typical 1990s espionage setting. There is no indication of a diverse cast in terms of race or ethnicity.

How does C.I.A. II: Target Alexa represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes Western institutions and state authority. It focuses on preserving the status quo and does not offer any critique of Western or capitalist systems.

Does C.I.A. II: Target Alexa include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

Includes a prominent female lead in the role of Alexa.
Features a global scope through its international terrorist plot.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender identities.
Depends on traditional gender hierarchies and Western-centric perspectives.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When a top secret nuclear guidance system is stolen by an ex-CIA operative looking to sell the deadly device to the top bidder, it's up to a determined CIA agent and the international terrorist who he has vowed to capture to team up and stop the madman from destabilizing the world in the feature directorial debut of action icon Lorenzo Lamas. CIA Agent Mark Graver (Lamas) was living a quiet life when word came down that a government facility had been breached and a valuable device stolen. Now forced to team with former terrorist Alexa (Kathleen Kinmont) to retrieve the guidance system from international terrorist Franz Kluge (John Savage).

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