A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
The film's central conflict explicitly critiques gender double standards within the legal system and society, advocating for women's equal rights and challenging traditional biases, which aligns with progressive values.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the traditional casting norms of its production era. While its narrative critically examines gender equality and challenges societal double standards, it does not portray traditional identities negatively, focusing instead on the complexities of gender roles within a conventional framework.
Adam's Rib does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film primarily explores gender roles and equality within a heterosexual marriage and legal context, with no narrative elements pertaining to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Adam's Rib is an original screenplay featuring characters created specifically for this film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Adam's Rib (1949) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
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