Drama, Mystery  •  1954  •  104 min

Flame and the Flesh (1954)

Flame and the Flesh poster

Flame and the Flesh (1954)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

American woman in Europe romanced by local gigolo; problems ensue.


Starring Cast

Lana Turner  •   Pier Angeli  •   Carlos Thompson

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central subject matter revolves around a destructive love triangle and intense personal relationships, which lacks a strong inherent political valence. It explores universal human flaws and emotional turmoil without advocating for a specific ideological solution, thus positioning it as neutral.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium

This 1954 melodrama features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, consistent with typical Hollywood productions of its era, without intentional recasting of traditional roles for diversity. The narrative focuses on romantic drama and does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicitly foreground DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Based on the information provided, the film 'Flame and the Flesh' does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Flame and the Flesh" (1954) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a love triangle and dramatic relationships within a conventional setting, with no elements related to transgender identity.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The 1954 film "Flame and the Flesh" is an adaptation of Ladislas Fodor's 1953 novel. There is no evidence to suggest that any character's gender was changed from the source material for the film adaptation.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is based on a novel featuring Italian/Romani characters. The actors cast are all white, which represents an ethnic or national origin shift rather than a change in broader racial category, aligning with the definition's exclusions.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
5.5
The Movie Database logo
10.0

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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