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The Burglars

Name: The Burglars
Director: Henri Verneuil
Released: 1971
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

1971

Director

Henri Verneuil

Runtime

120 minutes

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The Burglars is a classic heist thriller that emphasizes genre mechanics and technical execution over social commentary. The narrative structure centers on traditional, male-dominated clichés, resulting in a film that lacks depth in representing diverse identities. While the film portrays crime as a specialized profession rather than a moral failing, it remains firmly within the social order of its time, focusing on the tension between the protagonists and law enforcement. Ultimately, the film reflects the demographic uniformity common in 1970s action cinema, offering limited representation for women, diverse ethnic backgrounds, or the LGBTQ+ community.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Burglars have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional male friendships and does not include any characters with non-cisgender identities or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does The Burglars portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a group of male professionals and reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by excluding female perspectives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Burglars?

Minimal

Despite being set in Athens, the cast is predominantly white. The film follows the typical European cinematic standards of the early 1970s.

How does The Burglars represent religion and culture?

Fair

The heist is shown as a demonstration of professional skills rather than moral wrongdoing. However, the film does not offer a broader critique of Western institutions.

Does The Burglars include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters. The narrative emphasizes physical strength and agility.

Present on Screen

Presents criminal activity as a showcase of professional competence and technical skill.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide meaningful roles or participation for women.
Does not include diverse ethnic backgrounds or neurodivergent individuals.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.

Official Synopsis

In Athens a collection of emeralds is successfully stolen by a team of robbers, led by safe-cracker Azad. Things go smoothly until they miss the ship by which they planned their escape; a police chief pursues Azad while he waits for the next ship to set off.

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