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The Deadly Trackers

Name: The Deadly Trackers
Director: Barry Shear
Released: 1973
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1973

Director

Barry Shear

Runtime

105 minutes

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The Deadly Trackers is a traditional Western that upholds rather than challenges established social norms. Character arcs revolve around masculine duty and vengeance, adhering to the genre’s well-known clichés of the era. While the film includes a Mexican Sheriff to provide a moral contrast, it does not delve deeply into the complexities of racial and ethnic dynamics. The storytelling remains centered on Anglo-centric perspectives and standard frontier clichés. Overall, the film lacks the necessary elements to disrupt gendered or racial expectations, resulting in a narrative that mirrors the conventions of 1970s Western cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Deadly Trackers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres closely to traditional 1970s Western conventions and does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. Instead, it emphasizes masculine competition.

How does The Deadly Trackers portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on masculine archetypes characterized by violence and physical strength. Female characters play minor roles and do not significantly influence the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Deadly Trackers?

Limited

The cast is primarily composed of white actors, reflecting typical casting practices of the time. A Mexican Sheriff is included as a moral contrast but serves mainly as a genre cliché.

How does The Deadly Trackers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on frontier justice and personal gain, engaging with established Western themes without challenging institutional or secular narratives.

Does The Deadly Trackers include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergent individuals or disability-focused storylines.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a Mexican Sheriff offers a moral contrast to the protagonist's quest for vengeance.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks significant female influence within the patriarchal framework.
It does not explore the complexities of racial and ethnic dynamics.
The film does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender expressions.
There is no representation of characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

Sheriff Sean Kilpatrick is a pacifist. Frank Brand is the leader of a band of killers. When their paths cross Kilpatrick is compelled to go against everything he has stood for to bring death to Brand and his gang. Through his hunt into Mexico he is challenged by a noble Mexican Sheriff interested only in carrying out the law - not vengeance.

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