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Hustle

Name: Hustle
Director: Robert Aldrich
Released: 1975
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1975

Director

Robert Aldrich

Runtime

120 minutes

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Hustle reflects the era it was made, emphasizing genre clichés of cynicism and masculine-driven narratives over diverse representation. The film focuses on the individual opportunism within a corrupt underworld. While it offers a nuanced look at moral relativism and situational ethics, it remains tied to the demographic and social hierarchies of mid-70s American crime cinema. The narrative centers on deception rather than social diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hustle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or identities outside of heterosexual norms. The interpersonal relationships follow conventional patterns without queer engagement.

How does Hustle portray gender?

Limited

The power structure in the film is dominated by men, with women playing minor or stereotypical roles. Gender dynamics do not challenge traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hustle?

Limited

The cast is mostly white, adhering to the typical casting practices of 1970s crime thrillers. There is no diversity in casting or inclusion of non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Hustle represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film portrays a world where greed and manipulation are central to human interactions. It explores moral relativism through characters dealing with a corrupt and predatory environment.

Does Hustle include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a theme or plot device in the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a sophisticated exploration of moral relativism and situational ethics.
It provides a compelling character study of individual opportunism and systemic deception.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives.
The cast is predominantly white, offering little ethnic diversity.
Gender dynamics are heavily skewed towards male-dominated power structures.
There is no integration of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The body of teenager Gloria Hollinger is found dead on a Los Angeles beach, and Lt. Phil Gaines is in charge of the investigation. Gaines learns that the girl, a stripper and prostitute, committed suicide, but he ignores the connection between her and a powerful mob lawyer, Leo Sellers. Hollinger's father, however, is not satisfied with Gaines's results, and attempts to investigate the case on his own.

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