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Twelve Hours by the Clock

Name: Twelve Hours by the Clock
Director: Géza von Radványi
Released: 1959
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

1959

Director

Géza von Radványi

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Twelve Hours by the Clock is a localized, character-driven thriller that centers on the tension of a high-stakes countdown. The narrative focuses on individual survival and ability to act during a prison break, rather than broader social issues. Produced in 1959, the film follows the typical demographic and cultural norms of mid-century European cinema. It functions as a traditional genre piece that adheres to the social hierarchies and casting norms of its time. Overall, the film does not aim to disrupt established racial, gender, or social structures, focusing instead on the mechanics of a criminal escape.

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Category Breakdown

Does Twelve Hours by the Clock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The narrative revolves around the criminal protagonists and their immediate survival.

How does Twelve Hours by the Clock portray gender?

Limited

The story likely emphasizes male characters, following the conventions of 1950s crime dramas. Women do not hold positions of physical or intellectual superiority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Twelve Hours by the Clock?

Limited

Given the coastal French setting and the 1959 production date, the cast appears ethnically homogeneous. The film does not show any effort to blend diverse backgrounds or cast actors from varied ethnicities.

How does Twelve Hours by the Clock represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot focuses on criminal activities and evading the law, which challenges the state's institutions. However, this serves the thriller genre rather than a broader social critique.

Does Twelve Hours by the Clock include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Representation of such characters was uncommon in thrillers of this era.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused exploration of individual survival and ability to act through its high-stakes criminal narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, disabilities, or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The narrative adheres to traditional 1950s gender hierarchies without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

Three criminals escape from a French prison and hide in a coastal village where they have to wait for 12 hours until the boat that is supposed to take them to freedom arrives.

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