4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Cover-Up (1991)
Cover-Up (1991)
Overview
Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.2
Overview
Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative, focusing on a journalist exposing a government cover-up and challenging institutional secrecy, aligns with left-leaning themes of transparency and accountability from powerful entities.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast with a prominent Black actor. However, the lead roles are traditionally cast, and the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Cover-Up, 1991' is an action-thriller about a journalist uncovering a conspiracy. There is no information available in plot summaries, cast lists, or reviews to suggest the presence of any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, the film does not depict LGBTQ+ elements.
There is insufficient information available about the film 'Cover-Up, 1991' to determine the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment of its net impact cannot be made at this time.
The film primarily features its male protagonist in action sequences, engaging in gunfights and hand-to-hand combat. Female characters, including Lisa Berkley's role, do not appear to participate in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film "Cover-Up" (1991) is an original production with no provided source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures. Therefore, there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been altered.
As an original film, "Cover-Up, 1991" introduces new characters without prior canonical or historical racial depictions. Therefore, no character could have been established as one race and then portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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