Prime VideoThe Unknown (1927)
Bias Rating
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Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder – a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity. Meanwhile, ringmaster's daughter Nanon has a phobia of being touched by men, but is romantically pursued by not only Alonzo but the strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder – a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity. Meanwhile, ringmaster's daughter Nanon has a phobia of being touched by men, but is romantically pursued by not only Alonzo but the strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.
Starring Cast
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Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film's central focus on obsessive love, deception, and psychological pathology is inherently apolitical, exploring universal human drama and tragedy rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or societal structures.
This film exhibits traditional casting practices typical of its era, featuring a predominantly white cast without any intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative focuses on psychological themes and character-driven drama, without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Unknown does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a heterosexual love triangle, obsession, and the consequences of physical deception and disfigurement, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Unknown (1927) is an original silent film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no character's gender could have been altered from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
The Unknown (1927) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material with established character races. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' as defined does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.5
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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