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12 O'Clock High (1964)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
12 O'Clock High poster

Overview

This series chronicles the adventures--in the air and on the ground--of the men of the 918th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Eighth Air Force. First commanded by irascible General Frank Savage--and later by Colonel Joe Gallagher, the son of a Pentagon General--the Group is stationed in England, and flies long-range bombing missions into German-held Europe.


Starring Cast

Bias Dimensions


Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Christianity: Positive

Overview

This series chronicles the adventures--in the air and on the ground--of the men of the 918th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Eighth Air Force. First commanded by irascible General Frank Savage--and later by Colonel Joe Gallagher, the son of a Pentagon General--the Group is stationed in England, and flies long-range bombing missions into German-held Europe.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's narrative champions a solution rooted in strong, disciplined leadership and individual responsibility within a military context, aligning with conservative values regarding order and duty. While acknowledging the immense psychological toll of war, it emphasizes the necessity of traditional military virtues for success.

The movie features traditional casting consistent with its World War II setting, primarily depicting white male characters without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative positively frames these traditional identities, focusing on their experiences and challenges without incorporating explicit diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.

Secondary

The series, set during WWII, portrays Christianity as a source of comfort, moral guidance, and strength for the bomber crews and their commanders. Chaplains are depicted as supportive figures, and expressions of faith often provide solace in the face of extreme danger and loss, aligning the narrative with the dignity of the faith's role in human resilience.

The TV series '12 O'Clock High' focuses on the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, depicting military operations and the challenges of combat. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the series, aligning with the social and production norms of its era.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The 1964 TV series "12 O'Clock High" adapts a novel and film about World War II bomber crews, a historically male-dominated role. The show maintains the established male gender for its primary characters, consistent with the source material and historical context.

The 1964 TV series "12 O'Clock High" adapted characters from its source novel and 1949 film, maintaining their established racial portrayals. There is no evidence of any character canonically or historically established as one race being depicted as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.1
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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