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Money, Women and Guns

Name: Money, Women and Guns
Director: Richard Bartlett
Released: 1958
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1958

Director

Richard Bartlett

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Money, Women and Guns is a classic example of 1950s Western cinema, emphasizing individualistic quests for wealth and survival. The narrative stays within conventional boundaries, avoiding deeper social explorations. The film upholds traditional hierarchies, especially concerning gender and race. While it delves into moral relativism and situational ethics, it remains a homogeneous genre piece without multi-layered depth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Money, Women and Guns have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows mid-century standards and does not include any LGBTQ+ themes or non-cisgender identities.

How does Money, Women and Guns portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by male-centric conflicts and ability to act. Female characters play supporting roles that align with male motivations rather than driving the plot themselves.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Money, Women and Guns?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white, reflecting 1950s Western genre conventions. Characters of color have limited roles and influence in the story.

How does Money, Women and Guns represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines moral ambiguity and situational ethics through themes of greed and survival. It avoids broader critiques of religion or capitalism, focusing instead on individual survival.

Does Money, Women and Guns include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and neurodivergent representation is missing.

Present on Screen

The film explores moral relativism and situational ethics, moving beyond simple black-and-white morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial diversity and does not give significant roles to characters of color.
Gender roles are very restrictive, with women playing secondary, supportive roles.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

Celebrated detective traces and finds beneficiaries to the will of a gold prospector murdered by bushwhackers.

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