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Another One for the Million

Name: Another One for the Million
Director: Orestis Laskos
Released: 1964
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1964

Director

Orestis Laskos

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Another One for the Million is a mid-20th-century Greek comedy that adheres closely to the conventional social and narrative structures of its era. The plot centers on a character-driven moral dilemma involving a cashier named Savvas and his struggle against familial pressure to embezzle funds. While the film offers a localized look at domestic and professional tensions, it does not aim to disrupt traditional hierarchies. The representation is limited by the era's demographic homogeneity and a focus on standard patriarchal dynamics. Ultimately, the film serves as a period piece reflecting traditional moral frameworks rather than providing a diverse or subversive perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Another One for the Million have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on traditional family and workplace issues.

How does Another One for the Million portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a patriarchal structure where male characters have significant influence. The plot revolves around the male protagonist's professional ethics and family pressures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Another One for the Million?

Minimal

Reflecting its 1964 Greek setting, the film appears demographically uniform. There is no indication of multi-ethnic casting or a diverse, non-white cast.

How does Another One for the Million represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines individual morality and domestic dysfunction without critiquing broader institutions. It operates within a traditional framework without challenging Western or secular norms.

Does Another One for the Million include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not explore neurodivergent or mental health themes.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear, character-driven exploration of individual morality and integrity under pressure.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.
Relies on traditional patriarchal structures with limited roles for female characters.
Operates within a culturally specific, homogeneous framework typical of its time.

Official Synopsis

The honest and meticulous cashier, Savvas, works in a business and is often pressured by his wife’s siblings to embezzle money from his job and lend it to them. When his manager, leaving on a trip, entrusts him with a million drachmas without a receipt, Savvas succumbs to the pressure and gives some of the money to his brother-in-law. In the end, however, an unexpected development awaits Savvas, since his manager is killed in an airplane crash and he has to decide what to do with the money.

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