Apple TVWinchester '73 (1950)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution champion individual responsibility and self-reliant justice in a lawless frontier, as the protagonist pursues his stolen property and seeks retribution. This emphasis on individual action and property rights aligns with conservative values.
This classic 1950s Western features a predominantly white cast, with Native American roles portrayed by white actors, reflecting common casting practices of its era. The narrative focuses on traditional Western themes and characters, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI-driven critiques.
Secondary
The film features Reverend Josiah, a Christian preacher, who embodies ideals of peace and moral guidance. His character is portrayed with respect, representing a positive moral compass within the narrative, even as the main characters pursue a path of revenge.
Winchester '73, a classic Western directed by Anthony Mann, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on traditional Western motifs without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Winchester '73 features original characters created for the film's narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which any character's gender could have been swapped.
Winchester '73 (1950) is an original Western film, not an adaptation of a prior work with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures. Therefore, no character's race was changed from a previously defined canonical or historical baseline.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
10.0
8.3
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