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Lone and Angry Man

Name: Lone and Angry Man
Director: Mario Caiano
Released: 1965
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1965

Director

Mario Caiano

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lone and Angry Man is a classic Spaghetti Western from the mid-1960s that emphasizes traditional masculine archetypes. The narrative is built around the themes of outlaws and avengers, with limited representation of diverse identities. The film adheres to the storytelling standards of its time, focusing on a singular male-driven revenge plot. Women and minority groups are either absent or play minor roles, reflecting the era's limited social complexity. Overall, the film remains true to its genre, emphasizing rugged individualism and traditional power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lone and Angry Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film sticks to traditional gender roles and focuses on a husband's revenge, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Lone and Angry Man portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male characters seeking vengeance, with women serving mainly as catalysts for the male protagonist's journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lone and Angry Man?

Fair

The film follows typical Western clichés of cowboys and ranchers, lacking significant racial diversity or challenges to Anglo-centric norms.

How does Lone and Angry Man represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on personal justice and vendettas, focusing on individual morality without addressing institutional or cultural critiques.

Does Lone and Angry Man include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established Spaghetti Western clichés and narrative structures.

Limited or Absent

Women are used primarily as plot devices for male retribution, lacking a significant role in driving the story.
There is a lack of racial diversity and cultural perspectives.
The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

Shenandoah (Steffen) works his way into a band of highwaymen led by Rojo (Armando Calvo). His initiation consists of hunting down and killing a member of the gang who has 12 bullets while he is only given 2 bullets. When the bandits attempt to rob a wealthy rancher, whom Shenandoah knows, he warns him. The outlaws begin to suspect they were betrayed and commence to rough Shenandoah up. Shenandoah then reveals his true reason for joining the gang; one of them killed his wife and he is there for retribution.

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