Apple TVAction in the North Atlantic (1943)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
As a World War II propaganda film, the movie's central solution to the Nazi threat is framed through themes of national duty, collective sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism. These elements, while broadly appealing during wartime, align more strongly with traditional conservative values.
This 1943 war film features traditional casting, predominantly white males, consistent with the historical context of its production. The narrative frames these traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, without any critical portrayal or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film implicitly affirms Christian-aligned values of courage, sacrifice, and hope, presenting them as integral to the American spirit and the fight against fascism. Characters often express a general faith that contributes to their moral strength and unity.
The film features a Jewish character, "Chips" Abrams, as a brave and integral member of the diverse American crew. His positive portrayal reinforces the unity of Americans from all backgrounds against the enemy, implicitly condemning the antisemitic ideology of the Nazis.
The film 'Action in the North Atlantic' is a 1943 war drama centered on the merchant marine during WWII. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, aligning with the typical content restrictions and narrative focus of Hollywood films from that era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1943 film is an original story about the merchant marine during World War II, featuring fictional characters. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for this production.
This 1943 film is an original story about the merchant marine during WWII. It does not adapt pre-existing material with established characters, nor does it portray specific historical figures whose race would be documented. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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