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The Lost Capone

Name: The Lost Capone
Director: John Gray
Released: 1990
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1990

Director

John Gray

Runtime

100 minutes

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The film operates within a conventional mid-20th-century framework, emphasizing traditional morality and established social hierarchies. It relies on archetypal storytelling that reinforces a clear distinction between the righteous lawman and the criminal underworld. While the inclusion of an Indian deputy offers some racial diversity, the narrative remains centered on Anglo-centric power dynamics. Gender roles are strictly traditional, defining women through their domestic and community roles. Ultimately, the work celebrates individual moral fortitude and the preservation of the traditional family unit, without challenging historical social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Lost Capone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a heterosexual marriage between Jimmy and Kathleen. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender perspectives.

How does The Lost Capone portray gender?

Fair

The film follows a traditional hierarchy where male characters drive the plot. Kathleen is defined primarily through her roles as a wife and teacher.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Lost Capone?

Fair

An Indian deputy adds ethnic diversity to the law enforcement setting. However, the main conflict revolves around Anglo-centric power dynamics.

How does The Lost Capone represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative upholds a clear moral binary between criminals and law-abiding citizens. It celebrates traditional Western values and small-town social order.

Does The Lost Capone include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters dealing with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of an Indian deputy provides a degree of racial diversity within the local law enforcement structure.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on rigid gender hierarchies and traditional domestic roles for female characters.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender perspectives.
The story adheres to a narrow, Anglo-centric moral binary that lacks cultural complexity.

Official Synopsis

While Al Capone works his way up from top-dog street gang thug captain in Chicago to U.S. crime king, his brother Jimmy Capone chooses the righteous way, actually with father's blessing, leaving Illinois for small town Harmony in Nebraska, where he adopts the alias Richard Hart, marries teacher Kathleen, has offspring and becomes its incorruptible town marshal, with a loyal Indian deputy. When his efficient fight against Al's illegal alcohol trade starts to bite financially, the gang's top lawyer is sent to buy 'Hart' or order his death, but recognizes Jimmy and arranges a fraternal reunion in Chicago. Yet money nor threats can turn Jimmy bad...

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