Adventure, Drama, Western  •  1954  •  96 min

Broken Lance (1954)

Broken Lance poster

Broken Lance (1954)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.3

Overview

Tensions erupt within an Arizona cattle baron's household when his three sons vie for control of the ranch.


Starring Cast

Spencer Tracy  •   Robert Wagner  •   Jean Peters


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film critiques patriarchal authority and champions justice for historically marginalized groups, particularly through the sympathetic portrayal of a half-Native American character seeking redress for past wrongs.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Low

The movie features a predominantly traditional cast for its period. However, its narrative incorporates a clear critique of racial prejudice, portraying the negative impact of such views through a prominent character who is half-Native American and whose acceptance is a key theme.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Medium

The film portrays a patriarchal family structure with distinct gender roles and a strong emphasis on parental authority, though it critically examines the destructive consequences of an authoritarian father's actions within this traditional framework. Marriage and committed relationships are presented as foundational, and while the family experiences significant conflict, the underlying family norms lean traditional.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film depicts a Christian funeral service respectfully and without critique. While not a central thematic focus, the narrative's moral compass, which condemns prejudice and champions justice, aligns with broadly accepted virtues often associated with Christian ethics, without undermining the faith itself.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Broken Lance, a 1954 Western drama, does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The film focuses on a ranching family's internal conflicts and racial tensions, with no depiction of queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Broken Lance (1954) is a classic Western family drama that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a ranching family's internal conflicts over land and power, with all characters portrayed within conventional cisgender roles. There is no depiction of transgender identity or related issues within the film's plot or character arcs.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film does not depict any female character engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not involved in direct physical altercations.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is an adaptation of the novel "House of Strangers." While the adaptation changes names and setting, and omits a minor female character from the source, no established character from the original material is portrayed with a different gender in the film.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a Western adaptation of a novel, but its characters are largely original creations for this specific setting. No character was previously established as one race and then portrayed as a different race in this film.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.9
The Movie Database logo
6.5

Critic Ratings

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8.6
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N/A

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