PhiloGator (1976)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, when a federal agent tells McKlusky that he will lose custody of his 9-year-old daughter unless he helps bring down local crime lord Bama McCall. McKlusky enlists the help of reporter Aggie Maybank and a few local eccentrics to bring down McCall's empire.
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PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, when a federal agent tells McKlusky that he will lose custody of his 9-year-old daughter unless he helps bring down local crime lord Bama McCall. McKlusky enlists the help of reporter Aggie Maybank and a few local eccentrics to bring down McCall's empire.
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PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques local corruption and abuse of power, portraying a reluctant individual forced by federal authorities to dismantle a criminal network. Its focus on a specific instance of injustice and an individualistic solution, balanced by federal intervention, prevents it from aligning strongly with either progressive or conservative ideologies.
The movie "Gator" features traditional casting for its time, with a predominantly white main cast and no apparent intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative focuses on crime and corruption, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film "Gator" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on crime, action, and relationships unrelated to sexual orientation or gender identity, resulting in no depiction of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film "Gator" does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in direct physical altercations.
Gator is a sequel to White Lightning, continuing the story of the male protagonist Gator McKlusky, played by the same actor. The film does not feature any characters who were established as a different gender in prior canon or source material.
Gator (1976) is an original film and a sequel to White Lightning (1973). All major characters were created for these films, and their on-screen portrayals align with their original conception. No character was previously established as a different race in source material or prior installments.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.2
Critic Ratings
2.5
4.1
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