Apple TVGreed (1924)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
A lottery win of $5,000 forever changes the lives of a miner turned dentist and his wife.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A lottery win of $5,000 forever changes the lives of a miner turned dentist and his wife.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on the destructive power of individual greed and materialism, leading to moral decay and tragedy, positions it as a universal moral cautionary tale rather than an explicit political statement. It critiques human vice without advocating for specific ideological solutions or systemic change.
The 1924 film 'Greed' features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the common casting practices of its time. The narrative explores themes of human greed and moral decay without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays its nominally Christian characters, McTeague and Trina, as succumbing entirely to avarice, leading to hypocrisy, cruelty, and murder. Their faith offers no moral guidance or redemption, and the narrative provides no counterbalancing positive portrayal, depicting adherents as fundamentally flawed and morally bankrupt despite their religious background.
Erich von Stroheim's 'Greed' (1924) is a naturalistic drama primarily focused on the destructive impact of avarice on a heterosexual couple. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore queer identity or relationships in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1924 film "Greed" is a direct adaptation of Frank Norris's 1899 novel "McTeague." The film accurately portrays the genders of all main characters as established in the original source material, with no changes to their canonical gender identities.
Greed (1924) is an adaptation of Frank Norris's novel "McTeague." The film's main characters, including McTeague, Trina, and Marcus, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the characters' descriptions in the original source material. There is no evidence of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.6
N/A
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