Men in Film

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This paper explains that little research has been done about how men are portrayed in films. It looks at examples of the "man's man" as portrayed in film, television, and advertisements, with a consideration of how men are portrayed and the reasons for this portrayal.

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"The "Marlboro Man" is an early example of the above trend. A man of few words, he preferred to speak through his actions. And the message was always that he was strong, healthy and well built. He worked best alone. The characters normally portrayed by Vin Diesel share many of the Marlboro Man's characteristics. He is a typical example of the "action hero" type of man strong and rugged. The characters he portrays are men of few words, who prefer to demonstrate their ideals by means of action, like the Marlboro Man."

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