Cinemalarities/1987/The Untouchables
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Cinemalarities between Jaws (1975) and The Untouchables (1987)
| Narrative Role | Jaws (1975) | The Untouchables (1987) |
|---|---|---|
| Menace to the Community | The Shark | Al Capone |
| Young Sacrifice | Alex Kintner (boy killed at the beach) | The little girl killed by Capone's bomb |
| Protector of the Community | Chief Martin Brody | Eliot Ness |
| Grieving Mother Who Inspires Action | Mrs. Kintner | The girl’s mother (unnamed, but a turning point for Ness) |
| Elder Helper | Quint – shark hunter with boat and practical experience Gives the Indianapolis speech |
Jimmy Malone – veteran cop with street smarts Gives the That’s the Chicago Way speech |
| Theoretical Expert | Matt Hooper – oceanographer and shark specialist | Oscar Wallace – accountant with legal strategy against Capone |
| Civic Indifference as Additional Obstacle | Mayor Vaughn and town officials dismiss the danger to preserve summer tourism, forcing Brody to act alone | The Alderman’s bribe and corrupt police shield Capone, forcing Ness to rely on an incorruptible few |