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Rough Night in Jericho

Name: Rough Night in Jericho
Director: Arnold Laven
Released: 1967
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1967

Director

Arnold Laven

Runtime

104 minutes

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Rough Night in Jericho is a traditional 1967 Western that sticks closely to the genre's established social hierarchies. The narrative centers on traditional values like frontier justice and defending property, without trying to challenge mid-century norms. While Molly Lang offers a bit of economic independence as a business owner, the film still relies on male-driven conflict and resolution. Racial and cultural portrayals reinforce colonial clichés and standard Western power structures. Overall, the film is a conventional genre piece reflecting the era's lack of diverse character's ability to drive the story or multi-layered intent.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rough Night in Jericho have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or situations that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender. It follows the traditional romantic and social dynamics of the 1960s.

How does Rough Night in Jericho portray gender?

Limited

Molly Lang plays a significant role as a business owner, showing economic independence. However, the plot mainly revolves around male protagonists resolving conflicts, often framing female characters as needing male protection.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rough Night in Jericho?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white, following the typical Western clichés of the time. Native Americans are portrayed in negative roles, reinforcing old power dynamics without challenging them.

How does Rough Night in Jericho represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes frontier justice and the pioneering spirit, focusing on restoring order and protecting private property through traditional views of authority.

Does Rough Night in Jericho include disability representation?

Minimal

None of the characters have physical, mental, or neurodivergent disabilities. There is no depiction of characters managing impairments with real power.

Present on Screen

Molly Lang demonstrates economic independence as a business owner.
The film presents a clear, traditional narrative structure typical of the Western genre.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on male protagonists to drive the main conflict and resolution.
Native American characters are portrayed in antagonistic roles, reinforcing colonial clichés.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ or disability issues.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and conventional social roles.

Official Synopsis

The only business in the Wild West town of Jericho that corrupt sheriff Alex Flood doesn't control behind the scenes is the stagecoach owned by tough-willed widow Molly Lang and her right-hand man, Hickman. Former marshal Dolan, recently hired by Lang and Hickman as a driver, wants to stay out of the mess, but when he sees Flood's henchman Yarbrough assault Lang, he steps up to fight the corruption.

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