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Gangster Story

Name: Gangster Story
Director: Walter Matthau
Released: 1959
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1959

Not Rated

Director

Walter Matthau

Runtime

65 minutes

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Gangster Story is a classic mid-century crime drama that emphasizes a traditional male-driven plot. The narrative centers on the conflict between a fugitive, the law, and a local mob boss, reinforcing the social hierarchies of the time. Representation is limited, with no diverse casting or meaningful roles for female characters. The film adheres closely to the conventions of 1959 cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gangster Story have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional crime storyline centered around a male protagonist. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does Gangster Story portray gender?

Limited

The narrative primarily revolves around male characters, particularly Jack Martin and the local crime boss. Female characters, such as Carol Grace, have limited influence over the main storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gangster Story?

Minimal

The story centers on a homogeneous society typical of 1950s crime dramas. There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does Gangster Story represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on territorial crime and individual dominance without critiquing Western institutions. Morality is framed through the lens of criminal survival.

Does Gangster Story include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear and focused crime-and-pursuit narrative structure.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful roles for female characters, limiting their narrative impact.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
The story does not include any LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary gender identities.

Official Synopsis

Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who's outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.

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