6.8
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Destination Tokyo (1943)
Destination Tokyo (1943)
Overview
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Destination Tokyo explicitly promotes themes of unwavering patriotism, national duty, and the necessity of military action to defeat an external enemy during World War II, aligning its central thesis with conservative values of national strength and traditional heroism.
This 1943 World War II film features a cast predominantly composed of white American males, reflecting the typical casting practices of its era for a military drama. The narrative frames these traditional identities positively, emphasizing heroism and duty without incorporating explicit diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of moral strength and comfort for the American crew, particularly during a Christmas celebration that emphasizes shared values and hope amidst wartime. It is depicted with respect and as integral to the characters' sense of home and purpose.
The film features a Jewish character, 'Cookie,' whose faith and heritage are acknowledged and respected by his fellow crew members. His portrayal contributes to the narrative of a diverse American fighting force united against a common enemy, without any negative stereotyping.
Destination Tokyo is a 1943 war film centered on a submarine crew's mission during WWII. The narrative focuses exclusively on military operations and the bonds of heterosexual male camaraderie, with no discernible LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or subtext.
Destination Tokyo is a World War II submarine drama that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is solely dedicated to the crew's mission, leaving no room for such portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Destination Tokyo is an original film from 1943, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this film, thus no gender swaps occurred.
Destination Tokyo is an original screenplay from 1943, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or a biopic of historical figures. The characters were created for this film, therefore no race swap occurred.
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