7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Western • 1970 • 111 min • All Ages
Chisum (1970)
Chisum (1970)
Overview
Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County Land War in the New Mexico Territory of 1878.
Starring Cast
John Wayne • Forrest Tucker • Christopher George
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County Land War in the New Mexico Territory of 1878.
Starring Cast
John Wayne • Forrest Tucker • Christopher George
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High
The film champions individual responsibility and direct action by principled leaders to restore order and justice in the face of corrupt institutions and corporate greed, aligning with conservative values.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
This film features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, consistent with its genre and era. The narrative frames traditional identities, particularly white male figures, in a neutral to positive light, without presenting any explicit critique of these identities.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Chisum' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on queer identity or representation within the narrative framework.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Chisum is a traditional Western film from 1970, focusing on historical events and figures of the American Old West. There are no discernible transsexual characters or themes present in the movie's plot, character development, or underlying messages. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of such themes is not applicable.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Chisum" is a historical Western based on real figures from the Lincoln County War. All major characters, including John Chisum, Billy the Kid, and Pat Garrett, are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the historical or canonical gender of the characters.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Chisum" is a historical Western based on real figures and events. All major characters, including John Chisum, Billy the Kid, and Pat Garrett, are portrayed by actors matching their established historical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.3
N/A
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