PhiloA Force of One (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict of fighting drug crime is resolved through individual heroism and decisive action, emphasizing law and order and personal responsibility, which aligns with right-leaning themes.
The movie features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a straightforward action-crime plot, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "A Force of One" does not depict any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot centers on martial arts and crime, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film features Mandy Rust as a karate student, but she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Her role is primarily supportive or as a character in need of protection, rather than an active combatant.
A Force of One (1979) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from previous installments. Therefore, no characters exist who were established as one gender and then portrayed as another.
This film is an original production from 1979, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.1
4.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.1
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