6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Xi'an Incident (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Commander of the North Eastern Army, grows progressively disillusioned by Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek's policy to engage the Chinese Communist Party rather than fight the Japanese invaders which are occupying Manchuria. Despite numerous pleas, Chiang does not budge. After discussing with fellow general Yang Hucheng, the two take events into their own hands and place Chiang Kai-shek under arrest on December 12, 1936, forcing Chiang into a coalition with the CCP.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Commander of the North Eastern Army, grows progressively disillusioned by Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek's policy to engage the Chinese Communist Party rather than fight the Japanese invaders which are occupying Manchuria. Despite numerous pleas, Chiang does not budge. After discussing with fellow general Yang Hucheng, the two take events into their own hands and place Chiang Kai-shek under arrest on December 12, 1936, forcing Chiang into a coalition with the CCP.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's likely portrayal of the Xi'an Incident, emphasizing the necessity of a united front against Japanese imperialism and the positive role of the Communist Party in achieving this, aligns with left-leaning themes of anti-colonialism and collective action for national salvation.
The movie, a historical drama set in China, features a cast that is traditional for its cultural context, which from a Western perspective, represents visible diversity without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on historical events and figures, and is not expected to critique traditional identities or feature explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in 'The Xi'an Incident'. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is determined to be N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting the real Xi'an Incident of 1936. It portrays documented historical figures, and there is no evidence or historical record to suggest any of these characters were depicted with a gender different from their historical or canonical gender.
The film depicts the historical Xi'an Incident, involving real Chinese figures. As a Chinese production from 1981, it is highly improbable that these historically East Asian characters would be portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
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