Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, particularly its strong critique of racial prejudice and the dehumanizing aspects of war, which are central to its narrative, even if the resolution is framed through individual transformation.
This 1950s war drama features a cast primarily composed of white American males, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative explores the psychological impact of war on its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
The film adapts the novel "The Day the Century Ended," in which the character Lt. Col. Bill Huxley was originally male. In the film, this character is portrayed by a female actress and depicted as a woman, constituting a gender swap.
The film portrays a protagonist's moral transformation from bigotry to empathy, aligning with core Christian values of brotherhood and compassion. The narrative implicitly critiques hypocrisy and affirms the dignity of all individuals, reflecting a positive stance on the faith's virtues.
The film explicitly condemns antisemitism through the protagonist's initial prejudice against a Jewish soldier, Private Raymond. The narrative frames this bigotry as wrong, positioning the audience to sympathize with Raymond and affirm his dignity and bravery.
The film "Between Heaven and Hell" is a World War II drama centered on the experiences of American soldiers. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore queer identity or relationships within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate under the provided framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1956 war drama is an adaptation of a novel. There is no evidence that any character canonically established as one race in the source material was portrayed as a different race in the film.
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