YouTubeDestination Tokyo (1943)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
Starring Cast
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Primary
The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values due to its unwavering promotion of patriotism, military duty, and national unity as the solution to an external threat during wartime, characteristic of its era's propaganda.
This 1943 World War II film features a cast predominantly composed of white American males, reflecting the typical casting practices of its era for a military drama. The narrative frames these traditional identities positively, emphasizing heroism and duty without incorporating explicit diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of moral strength and comfort for the American crew, particularly during a Christmas celebration that emphasizes shared values and hope amidst wartime. It is depicted with respect and as integral to the characters' sense of home and purpose.
The film features a Jewish character, 'Cookie,' whose faith and heritage are acknowledged and respected by his fellow crew members. His portrayal contributes to the narrative of a diverse American fighting force united against a common enemy, without any negative stereotyping.
Destination Tokyo is a 1943 war film centered on a submarine crew's mission during WWII. The narrative focuses exclusively on military operations and the bonds of heterosexual male camaraderie, with no discernible LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or subtext.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Destination Tokyo is an original film from 1943, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this film, thus no gender swaps occurred.
Destination Tokyo is an original screenplay from 1943, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or a biopic of historical figures. The characters were created for this film, therefore no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.7
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