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A Colt Is My Passport

A Colt Is My Passport

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1967

Director

Takashi Nomura

Runtime

84 minutes

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A Colt Is My Passport is a traditional mid-century Japanese crime drama that emphasizes local conflicts and individual skills over diverse representation. It explores crime and its consequences within a fixed social order. The film provides a detailed look at class differences and the limitations of official institutions. However, it stays true to the conventional themes of its time, without challenging traditional social structures. Overall, the film reflects the cultural and gender norms of 1960s action cinema, centered around a male-dominated criminal underworld.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Colt Is My Passport have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. It focuses on the interpersonal conflicts within a male-dominated criminal world.

How does A Colt Is My Passport portray gender?

Limited

Female characters play supporting roles and do not have the power to drive the main storyline. The story centers on male protagonists within a patriarchal system.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Colt Is My Passport?

Fair

The cast is made up of actors from similar ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the historical and cultural context of Japan. It presents a localized perspective without mixing different cultures.

How does A Colt Is My Passport represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the tensions between the lower classes and the authorities, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by a hitman working outside the law. It looks at the consequences of actions taken in a gray moral area.

Does A Colt Is My Passport include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not prominently feature any characters with disabilities and does not use physical limitations as a key part of the story. It focuses on the skills and abilities of the hitman.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a nuanced view of socioeconomic conflicts and class disparities.
  • Highlights the tension between personal freedom and institutional authority.

Limited or Absent

  • Female characters lack significant influence over the main plot.
  • No LGBTQ+ characters or exploration of non-straight relationships.
  • The cast is ethnically uniform, typical of the period and location.

Official Synopsis

A gang lord hires Kamimura, a hit man, to take out a rival boss who's gotten greedy.

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