North by Northwest (1959)

North by Northwest does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot centers on a heterosexual protagonist caught in a spy thriller, with no explicit exploration or depiction of queer identities or relationships.

The film features Eve Kendall as a central female character involved in espionage. While she is resourceful and plays a crucial role in the plot, her actions do not include direct physical combat where she defeats one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts. Her methods involve deception and the use of firearms, but not close-quarters physical victories.

North by Northwest is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot. All characters were created for this film, establishing their genders for the first time. Therefore, no character's gender was changed from a prior canonical or historical depiction.

North by Northwest is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of prior material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have pre-established canonical or historical racial identities that could be subject to a race swap.