Apple TVThe Left Hand of God (1955)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
A man in priestly robes, seemingly the long-awaited Father O'Shea, arrives at a little-frequented Catholic mission in 1947 China. Though the man seems curiously uncomfortable with his priestly duties, his tough tactics prove very successful in the Seven Villages, as around them China disintegrates in civil war and revolution. But he has a secret, and his friendship with mission nurse Anne (an attractive war widow) seems to be taking on an unpriestly tone.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A man in priestly robes, seemingly the long-awaited Father O'Shea, arrives at a little-frequented Catholic mission in 1947 China. Though the man seems curiously uncomfortable with his priestly duties, his tough tactics prove very successful in the Seven Villages, as around them China disintegrates in civil war and revolution. But he has a secret, and his friendship with mission nurse Anne (an attractive war widow) seems to be taking on an unpriestly tone.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative explores a man's moral journey and his positive impact on a community, emphasizing that actions and genuine care define a person more than their official title or past. Its themes of individual responsibility and redemption are universal, not explicitly aligning with a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its production era, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The character Mieh Yang, a Chinese warlord, is portrayed by Lee J. Cobb, a white actor. This constitutes a race swap where a character established as one race is depicted by an actor of a different race.
The film portrays the positive impact of a spiritual leader and the genuine faith of the community. Despite the protagonist's deception, his actions in the role of a priest bring comfort, order, and hope, ultimately affirming the virtues associated with the faith and its capacity for good.
The film 'The Left Hand of God' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A for LGBTQ+ representation.
The film is a drama set in a remote Chinese village, focusing on a pilot impersonating a priest. There are no scenes depicting female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters do not participate in action sequences of this nature.
The film is an adaptation of William E. Barrett's 1951 novel. There is no evidence or widely known instance of any character's established gender from the source material being changed in the 1955 film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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