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The Set Up

Name: The Set Up
Director: Strathford Hamilton
Released: 1995
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1995

Director

Strathford Hamilton

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a standard mid-90s thriller structure, relying heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative is built around a male-driven archetype of professional expertise and criminal coercion. Since the story focuses almost exclusively on the male protagonist's arc, it lacks the breadth needed for diverse storytelling. The absence of varied identities or social critiques results in a low diversity profile. Ultimately, the film adheres to traditional power structures and conventional storytelling patterns without attempting to challenge them or introduce varied perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Set Up have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a typical thriller format focusing on a single protagonist. There is no indication of non-binary or same-sex relationships.

How does The Set Up portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist in a high-stakes professional role. Female characters do not play a significant role in driving the narrative or challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Set Up?

Limited

The plot does not specify the racial or ethnic background of the characters. There is no representation of characters of color with significant influence.

How does The Set Up represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within standard capitalist and legal power dynamics. There is no critique of Western institutions or secular themes.

Does The Set Up include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The film employs a clear, focused professional archetype in its protagonist.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks female characters with significant influence.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The story fails to include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.
The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its character descriptions.

Official Synopsis

Charlie Thorpe, a security systems expert, gets caught during a robbery. When he is released from jail he is hired by a bank owner to design a fool proof system during the refurbishing of a bank. But shortly after it's finished he is blackmailed into cracking the security.

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