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3-Way Split

Name: 3-Way Split
Director: Gordon Hessler
Released: 1976
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1976

PG-13

Director

Gordon Hessler

Runtime

90 minutes

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3-Way Split is a conventional 1970s crime adventure that prioritizes the mechanics of the heist and fast-paced action over social exploration. The narrative centers on a criminal triad motivated by the pursuit of a valuable Indian mask, adhering to standard genre clichés of the era. The film lacks meaningful representation across most diversity categories. While the inclusion of a female character in the heist suggests a slight departure from purely patriarchal narratives, the story remains anchored in Eurocentric storytelling and traditional gender roles. Ultimately, the film functions as a period-typical genre piece. It focuses on the tension of the chase and the mechanics of the black market rather than challenging established cultural or systemic hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does 3-Way Split have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional structure typical of 1970s crime adventures, which assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no depiction of non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships within the criminal group.

How does 3-Way Split portray gender?

Fair

A wife participates in the collaborative heist, offering a slight departure from purely patriarchal narratives. However, the primary roles remain with the male characters, Tony and Martin, within a domestic setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 3-Way Split?

Limited

The plot involves an Indian golden mask, introducing non-Western cultural elements. However, the story lacks a diverse cast or characters of color with significant influence.

How does 3-Way Split represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on individualistic pursuits of wealth and the tension of the heist. It does not explicitly critique Western institutions or broader societal structures.

Does 3-Way Split include disability representation?

Minimal

The available information provides no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a wife in the criminal partnership offers a slight departure from purely patriarchal heist narratives.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse characters of color with significant influence, focusing instead on the acquisition of foreign artifacts.
The narrative follows traditional structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender, without depicting non-traditional gender identities.
The story lacks systemic critique, focusing instead on individualistic wealth pursuit.

Official Synopsis

Tony Pintana, an art collector, and his wife are contacted by Martin, who is short on cash and proposes to rob a museum of a Indian golden mask that's worth 10 million dollar. When their attempt miserably fails, the museum decides to have the mask transported to a safer location. The three try their luck again and are successful this time. Chased by a policeman who isn't convinced they're innocent, the three will have a difficult time selling the mask on the black market.

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