6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Crusher Joe (1983)
Crusher Joe (1983)
Overview
Enter the tale of the Crusher Council, a group of rugged individuals known for assignments ranging from transportation to terraforming and everything in between. In the early days of space exploration the Crushers took on the job of destroying asteroids and defining space lanes. Because of their work, they were nicknamed "Crushers" which eventually became their business moniker. Despite the rough and ready nature of the Crushers' work, they subscribe to a few steadfast rules. Unethical and illegal assignments are taboo, and any Crusher accepting one is barred from the Union. Of course, this presents problems for shady clients who try to trick the Crushers into accepting misleading assignments. They know that once the Union accepts a case the Crushers are honor-bound to follow it through. Among the various worlds, the Crusher Council has a stunning reputation, and among the Crushers, the most elite team is the one led by Crusher Dan and his successor, Crusher Joe.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
Enter the tale of the Crusher Council, a group of rugged individuals known for assignments ranging from transportation to terraforming and everything in between. In the early days of space exploration the Crushers took on the job of destroying asteroids and defining space lanes. Because of their work, they were nicknamed "Crushers" which eventually became their business moniker. Despite the rough and ready nature of the Crushers' work, they subscribe to a few steadfast rules. Unethical and illegal assignments are taboo, and any Crusher accepting one is barred from the Union. Of course, this presents problems for shady clients who try to trick the Crushers into accepting misleading assignments. They know that once the Union accepts a case the Crushers are honor-bound to follow it through. Among the various worlds, the Crusher Council has a stunning reputation, and among the Crushers, the most elite team is the one led by Crusher Dan and his successor, Crusher Joe.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques corporate and military corruption, a theme often found on the left, but champions solutions through the individual competence, self-reliance, and direct action of private contractors, aligning more with right-leaning values of individual responsibility and skepticism of large institutions.
The movie features a diverse cast of characters within its science fiction setting, including both male and female leads, without explicitly recasting roles based on Western traditional identities. Its narrative focuses on adventure and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities, framing its protagonists in a generally positive light.
Secondary
The film "Crusher Joe" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the adventures of a team of space troubleshooters without exploring aspects of queer identity or relationships.
The film 'Crusher Joe' (1983) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transgender identity or related issues within its narrative.
The film features female characters Alfin and Ricky who are part of the Crusher team and participate in action sequences. However, their combat roles primarily involve the use of firearms or technical skills. There are no clear instances where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat using hand-to-hand, martial arts, or melee weapons.
The 1983 film "Crusher Joe" faithfully adapts the established genders of its main characters from the original novel series. No characters canonically established as one gender in the source material are portrayed as a different gender in the movie.
The 1983 film "Crusher Joe" is an adaptation of the Japanese light novel series. The characters' racial depictions in the film are consistent with their established portrayals in the original source material, with no instances of a character's race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.4
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