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Five Golden Dragons

Name: Five Golden Dragons
Director: Jeremy Summers
Released: 1967
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1967

Not Rated

Director

Jeremy Summers

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Five Golden Dragons is a product of 1967 genre filmmaking, focusing on a Western-centric perspective. The narrative follows a classic 'fish out of water' cliché, where Bob Mitchell, a Westerner, becomes the central catalyst in a conflict between local Hong Kong factions. The film lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity and disrupts social hierarchies. Instead, it relies on traditional action clichés centered around Western ability to act.

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Category Breakdown

Does Five Golden Dragons have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around criminal dealings and action sequences.

How does Five Golden Dragons portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male protagonist and male-dominated criminal organizations. It adheres to traditional masculine action clichés typical of mid-century cinema.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Five Golden Dragons?

Fair

Set in Hong Kong, the narrative centers on a Westerner navigating local affairs. This setup can sideline non-Western characters, presenting them as mere obstacles to the protagonist.

How does Five Golden Dragons represent religion and culture?

Limited

The Hong Kong setting mainly serves as a backdrop for standard gang warfare. The film follows a conventional adventure framework without delving into deeper cultural critiques.

Does Five Golden Dragons include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The Hong Kong setting offers a non-Anglo-Saxon backdrop for the action.

Limited or Absent

The narrative depends on a Western protagonist to drive the plot, sidelining local involvement.
The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
Gender dynamics are heavily focused on male-dominated criminal organizations and protagonists.

Official Synopsis

While travelling through Hong Kong, Bob Mitchell accidentally stumbles into the middle of criminal negotiations between a mean gang, the Five Golden Dragons and the local mobsters.

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