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The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid

The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

1967

Director

Giovanni Grimaldi

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1967 comedy-western adheres strictly to the conventional narrative structures of its era. The plot focuses on a male-dominated quest for treasure, which limits the scope of representation across most categories. The film lacks intentional disruption of social hierarchies or progressive identity politics. It functions as a standard genre piece, prioritizing situational comedy and greed over diverse character development. Ultimately, the work reflects the homogeneous casting and traditional archetypes typical of 1960s Italian genre cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any non-cisgender gender identities or same-sex relationships. It follows traditional straight-centered structures common in mid-century Westerns.

How does The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male-centric archetypes through the pursuit of two POWs. There is a noticeable absence of women taking significant roles in the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid?

Limited

The casting aligns with the homogeneous practices of 1960s European co-productions. There is no evidence of a non-white majority cast.

How does The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on individualist survival and the pursuit of gold. It operates within standard Western adventure clichés rather than critiquing social institutions.

Does The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid include disability representation?

Limited

There is no indication that neurodivergence or physical disabilities play a significant role in the characters' development. Any impairments would likely serve as comedic devices rather than meaningful portrayals.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a clear, focused narrative centered on a classic Western adventure cliché: the hunt for hidden gold.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks women's ability to drive the story and relies on male-centric archetypes.
  • There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the casting.
  • The narrative does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender representation.
  • Character motivations are driven by greed rather than complex social or cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

Two POWs learn of a treasure of gold hidden in a cemetery, and escape from their POW camp to look for it.

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