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Murder at 45 R.P.M.

Name: Murder at 45 R.P.M.
Director: Étienne Périer
Released: 1960
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1960

Director

Étienne Périer

Runtime

82 minutes

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Murder at 45 R.P.M. is a traditional 1960s French thriller that prioritizes genre conventions over social disruption. The narrative is deeply rooted in the era's standard social hierarchies and romantic clichés. The film centers on a female protagonist, yet her importance is largely defined by her domestic and romantic relationships. This limits the scope of women's roles to the context of infidelity and suspicion. Overall, the production lacks diversity in terms of race, sexual orientation, and cultural critique. It functions as a standard mystery piece that adheres to the demographic and moral norms of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Murder at 45 R.P.M. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a singer and her accompanist. It does not include any non-traditional gender identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Murder at 45 R.P.M. portray gender?

Fair

Danielle Darrieux leads the film, but her role is primarily defined by her domestic and romantic relationships. Her actions are closely tied to her roles as a wife and mistress.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Murder at 45 R.P.M.?

Limited

The production reflects the demographic homogeneity of 1960s France. There is no evidence of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse ethnic representation.

How does Murder at 45 R.P.M. represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within traditional Western social morality. It uses established structures like marriage and social standing to drive the mystery's tension.

Does Murder at 45 R.P.M. include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are mentioned or central to the character arcs in this mystery.

Present on Screen

Features a central female protagonist in Danielle Darrieux.
Provides a focused, character-driven mystery centered on interpersonal tension.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Relies on traditional gender clichés regarding women's roles in romance.
Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.

Official Synopsis

Danielle Darrieux stars in this French thriller as a singer having an affair with her accompanist. When her husband dies in an automobile accident, the two lovers suspect each other of having murdered him. Soon after, they receive 45 rpm records with the dead man’s voice, threatening to come back.

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