You are here:
Doc West II : Triggerman

Doc West II : Triggerman

2009

PG

Director

Terence Hill, Giulio Base

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

A legendary poker playing outlaw, Triggerman, arrives to town for the wildest gambling tournament this side of the west. As the tournament begins he'll get caught up in a violent showdown as bandits try to cheat their way to the finals. With his hand on the trigger this outlaw won't let anything come between him and his winning hand.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.2/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses on a male protagonist and traditional masculine pursuits within a gambling setting.

Gender Representation

Limited

The narrative centers on a male-driven conflict and the 'legendary outlaw' archetype. This emphasis on masculine dominance often limits female agency to peripheral roles.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film appears to follow conventional historical depictions of the American West. It likely utilizes standard Western European or Anglo-Saxon archetypes common to the genre.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The story adheres to a classic Western framework of individualist heroism. It prioritizes personal honor and localized justice over systemic critiques of institutions.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Strengths

  • The film provides a faithful adherence to the established Spaghetti Western genre and its classic cinematic archetypes.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks diverse representation, focusing heavily on masculine-centric storytelling and traditional social hierarchies.
  • There is an absence of LGBTQ+ narratives or characters that challenge heteronormative genre conventions.
  • The film offers no visible representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

AI Analysis

Doc West II: Triggerman functions as a traditional genre piece that prioritizes established Western tropes. The narrative architecture reinforces conventional social hierarchies rather than seeking to disrupt them through intersectional representation. The film's focus on a singular male protagonist and high-stakes gambling suggests a story centered on traditional masculine archetypes. This approach adheres to classical entertainment standards rather than progressive social commentary. Ultimately, the work relies on historical genre norms. It favors individualistic heroism and stylized action over the subversion of traditional power dynamics.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.