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Return of the Tiger

Name: Return of the Tiger
Director: Jimmy Shaw
Released: 1977
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1977

Director

Jimmy Shaw

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Return of the Tiger works within the established crime-action frameworks of the late 1970s. It offers a non-Western perspective through its setting and main characters, diverging from mainstream Anglo-centric cinema. However, the film relies heavily on conventional genre clichés. The narrative lacks the complexity needed to challenge traditional social structures or hierarchies. While the inclusion of a female partner provides some gender inclusion, the film doesn't actively question masculinity or gender roles, staying within standard archetypal boundaries.

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Category Breakdown

Does Return of the Tiger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't show any non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. The main characters are a male agent and his female partner.

How does Return of the Tiger portray gender?

Fair

The story includes a female partner in a professional setting, suggesting some level of gender inclusion. However, the roles follow typical action-movie stereotypes without challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Return of the Tiger?

Fair

The cast and setting focus on non-Western characters, breaking away from Anglo-centric norms. The character 'Paul the Westerner' adds tension between local influence and external interference.

How does Return of the Tiger represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows a standard crime-action storyline involving a heroin ring. There's no indication of anti-Western sentiment or the breakdown of traditional institutions.

Does Return of the Tiger include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters with disabilities aren't used as plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film centers on non-Western characters and settings, offering a perspective outside the Anglo-centric norm.
It includes a female partner in the central agent dynamic, providing some gender inclusion.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and doesn't include characters with diverse gender identities.
It adheres to traditional gender hierarchies and action-movie stereotypes without challenging them.
There's no evidence of disability representation or the inclusion of characters with diverse physical or mental abilities.

Official Synopsis

Chang Hung, an agent who works for a rival organization, and his female partner devise an elaborate plan to take out a heroin ring led by the nefarious kingpin, Paul the Westerner.

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