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His Name Was King

Name: His Name Was King
Director: Giancarlo Romitelli
Released: 1971
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1971

Director

Giancarlo Romitelli

Runtime

75 minutes

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His Name Was King is a conventional 1971 Western that adheres strictly to the genre clichés of its era. The story prioritizes a restorative justice arc driven by male control, focusing on a protagonist's quest for revenge following family tragedy. The film reinforces established social hierarchies rather than challenging them. While the setting provides opportunities for ethnic diversity, the narrative structure remains rooted in traditional storytelling and gendered violence.

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Category Breakdown

Does His Name Was King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers around a traditional revenge storyline focused on family loss. There are no characters with non-conforming gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does His Name Was King portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on the 'damsel in distress' motif. Female characters act as catalysts for male vengeance through sexual violence, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is His Name Was King?

Fair

The Mexican border setting requires diverse ethnic backgrounds. However, it is unclear if these roles provide meaningful influence or serve as stereotypical background elements.

How does His Name Was King represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes individual justice and frontier morality. It focuses on personal retribution and localized codes of honor rather than institutional critiques.

Does His Name Was King include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The Mexican border setting provides a natural framework for ethnic diversity and varied cultural backgrounds.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on passive female characters who serve primarily as catalysts for male violence.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender perspectives.
Character roles may lean into stereotypical depictions common to the Spaghetti Western genre.

Official Synopsis

The Benson brothers, who are smuggling guns across the Mexican border, kill King's brother and rape his wife. King must stop their illegal activities, find who is behind them and gain revenge for his family.

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