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Night of the Sharks

Name: Night of the Sharks
Director: Tonino Ricci
Released: 1988
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1988

Director

Tonino Ricci

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Night of the Sharks is a conventional action film that emphasizes survival and revenge clichés over social complexity. The narrative centers on a male protagonist's struggle against criminals and nature, following established genre conventions. The film adheres closely to late-20th-century action cinema standards, lacking efforts to challenge social hierarchies or provide nuanced representation. It focuses on individual heroism rather than diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Night of the Sharks have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a male protagonist's survival.

How does Night of the Sharks portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male lead named David, who drives the plot through physical combat. Female characters are not present in positions of authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Night of the Sharks?

Fair

Set in Mexico, the film does not delve into specific ethnic characteristics. It uses the international setting primarily as a backdrop for action.

How does Night of the Sharks represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a standard revenge cliché focused on restorative justice. It does not explore anti-Western or secular themes.

Does Night of the Sharks include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a clear, high-stakes revenge narrative driven by a central protagonist.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse character identities and fails to challenge traditional gender roles.
Does not explore the racial and cultural nuances of the Mexican setting.
Relies on standard genre clichés rather than complex storytelling.

Official Synopsis

David must fight for his life against the gangsters who killed his brother for a CD filled with proof of their illegal activities. When David gets possession of the CD they go down to Mexico where David lives as a shark hunter. Who will get David first, the gangsters or the shark?

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