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Gangsters Gamblers Geezers

Name: Gangsters Gamblers Geezers
Director: Amar Adatia, Peter Peralta
Released: 2016
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2016

Director

Amar Adatia, Peter Peralta

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Gangsters Gamblers Geezers presents a diverse urban landscape that avoids a homogeneous cast. The inclusion of characters from different ethnic backgrounds, such as the Nigerian landlord Olu and the protagonist Krish, helps explore power dynamics outside traditional Western structures. However, the film relies heavily on conventional comedic clichés and a male-centric narrative. The lack of visible women's ability to drive the story or queer representation limits its ability to challenge established social hierarchies. Ultimately, while the film successfully incorporates ethnic diversity, it remains anchored in traditional gendered and social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gangsters Gamblers Geezers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or queer narratives. The storyline focuses solely on the friendship between two male protagonists.

How does Gangsters Gamblers Geezers portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male-dominated social environment and traditional comedic roles. Female characters do not have significant roles in driving the plot, nor are there diverse gender expressions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gangsters Gamblers Geezers?

Good

The film includes characters from various cultural backgrounds, such as a Nigerian landlord and a protagonist named Krish, suggesting an urban setting that avoids a homogeneous cast.

How does Gangsters Gamblers Geezers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores economic struggles and property ownership issues through a non-Western authority figure, highlighting systemic financial difficulties.

Does Gangsters Gamblers Geezers include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Inclusion of multicultural character dynamics through diverse ethnic identities
Exploration of socio-economic friction and power dynamics involving non-Western authority figures

Limited or Absent

Lack of women's ability to drive the story or diverse gender expressions within the main plot
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives addressing queer experiences
Minimal depiction of disability or neurodivergent perspectives

Official Synopsis

A story about two lovable losers, Krish and Lee who get fired from their call centre jobs. After spending all their money in a crazy month of partying, they have no money to pay to Olu, their Nigerian landlord. Olu gives the boys 48 hours to pay their rent or else 'things will get biblical'.

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