6.3
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Between Heaven and Hell (1956)
Between Heaven and Hell (1956)
Overview
Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
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Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
Starring Cast
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the dehumanizing effects of war and individual prejudice, advocating for personal moral growth and the recognition of shared humanity as a solution, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or systemic critique.
This 1950s war drama features a cast primarily composed of white American males, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative explores the psychological impact of war on its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's narrative champions universal humanistic values like empathy and overcoming prejudice, which align with the higher ideals of Christianity, even as it critiques a character's initial failure to embody them. The film condemns bigotry, not faith.
Jewish soldiers are portrayed with dignity and courage, serving as a direct counterpoint to the protagonist's initial anti-Semitic prejudices. The film's narrative strongly condemns bigotry against Jewish people, highlighting their shared humanity and valor in the face of war.
The film "Between Heaven and Hell" is a World War II drama centered on the experiences of American soldiers. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore queer identity or relationships within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate under the provided framework.
The 1956 film "Between Heaven and Hell" is a World War II drama focusing on themes of war, class, and racial prejudice. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Consequently, the film offers no portrayal, positive or negative, of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Between Heaven and Hell" (1956) is an adaptation of the novel "The Day the Century Ended." All major characters retain their original gender from the source material in the film adaptation.
This 1956 war drama is an adaptation of a novel. There is no evidence that any character canonically established as one race in the source material was portrayed as a different race in the film.
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