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Triggermen

Name: Triggermen
Director: John Bradshaw
Released: 2002
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2002

Director

John Bradshaw

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Triggermen functions as a conventional crime-comedy film that adheres to established genre clichés. The narrative centers on male protagonists and their roles within male-dominated criminal networks, reinforcing traditional masculine hierarchies and assumptions about gender. The film focuses on British expatriates in a Chicago criminal landscape, presenting a conventional portrayal of mid-level crime groups. While set in a diverse urban environment, the story remains anchored in a conventional, Anglo-centric criminal narrative. It prioritizes genre-driven plot mechanics over the integration of diverse or complex identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Triggermen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows standard heterosexual storylines without addressing non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Triggermen portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male protagonists and male-dominated criminal networks. The plot primarily revolves around male characters and their roles within these networks.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Triggermen?

Fair

The film follows British expatriates in a Chicago criminal setting. It presents a conventional portrayal of mid-level crime groups typical of the genre.

How does Triggermen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes revolve around personal deceit and survival in a crime context. The film follows a standard genre storyline without challenging Western institutions.

Does Triggermen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film adheres to established crime-comedy genre conventions, providing a structured narrative for fans of the era.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on traditional masculine roles and hierarchies.
The story does not include non-cisgender identities or diverse cultural critiques.
The film leans towards conventional, Anglo-centric portrayals of criminal ensembles.

Official Synopsis

Two British conmen in Chicago are mistaken for hired hitmen by mobsters wanting to rub out a rival gangster. Keen to make a fast buck, they pretend they are the hitmen but soon find they get more than they bargained for when the real ones turn up.

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