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Time Bomb

Name: Time Bomb
Director: Yves Ciampi
Released: 1959
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1959

Director

Yves Ciampi

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Time Bomb is a traditional mid-century crime drama that follows a conventional heist structure. The narrative focuses on the mechanics of a criminal conspiracy, prioritizing the high-stakes insurance fraud plot over character complexity. Given its 1959 production context, the film operates within the standard social and narrative conventions of its time. It lacks the intentionality required for progressive representation or the disruption of established cinematic formulas. The film presents a localized, homogeneous view of crime, leaning heavily on masculine archetypes and traditional morality common to the genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time Bomb have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to strict social structures that assume everyone is straight and cisgender. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships in the plot.

How does Time Bomb portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on male leadership within a criminal organization. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or explore alternative masculinities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time Bomb?

Limited

The film reflects the demographic homogeneity common in mid-century Western cinema. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic perspectives or intentional casting that deviates from traditional expectations.

How does Time Bomb represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story reinforces social order through legal and economic consequences. It follows standard mid-century formulas rather than critiquing Western institutions.

Does Time Bomb include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film lacks any representation of disability as a tool for character development.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, focused narrative centered on a high-stakes criminal conspiracy.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse representation and complexity across gender, race, and identity.
The narrative relies on traditional masculine archetypes rather than challenging gender roles.
There is a notable absence of characters with disabilities or diverse ethnic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Plotters decide to scuttle a ship for the insurance money, but things go wrong.

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