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Flaming Star (1960)

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Flaming Star (1960)

Overview

Sam Burton's second wife is a Kiowa, and their son is therefore born mixed-race. When a struggle starts between the whites and the native Kiowas, the Burton family is split between loyalties.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High

Viewer Rating
7.4

Overview

Sam Burton's second wife is a Kiowa, and their son is therefore born mixed-race. When a struggle starts between the whites and the native Kiowas, the Burton family is split between loyalties.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Progressive

Primary

The film critiques racial prejudice and the destructive nature of cultural conflict, particularly through the tragic plight of a mixed-race family caught between warring factions, aligning with left-leaning themes of anti-racism and social justice. While emphasizing individual sacrifice and family loyalty, its core message is a condemnation of societal division rather than an endorsement of traditional values.

This movie features a mixed-race protagonist and Native American characters, exploring themes of racial identity and conflict. The narrative centers on the clash between white settlers and Kiowa Indians, implicitly critiquing the societal dynamics that lead to prejudice and suffering.

Secondary

Flaming Star, a 1960 Western, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines. The narrative is centered on racial tensions and family loyalty in the American West, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film.

The film "Flaming Star" is a Western from 1960, primarily focusing on racial conflict and family drama. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, thus the film does not depict or engage with transgender identity in any capacity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "Flaming Star" is an adaptation of the novel "Flaming Lance." A review of the main characters and the source material reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed in the film adaptation.

The film adapts a novel where the protagonist is explicitly half-Kiowa and half-white. The on-screen portrayal maintains this mixed-race identity, consistent with the source material. No character's established race was altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.5
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6.5

Critic Ratings

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9.1
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N/A

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