Western  •  1960  •  92 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Flaming Star (1960)

Flaming Star poster

Flaming Star (1960)


Rating & Dimensions

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

Viewer Rating
7.4

Overview

Pacer Burton, a young man of mixed Kiowa and white heritage, is caught between two worlds as conflict erupts between Native Americans and white settlers in Texas.


Starring Cast

Elvis Presley  •   Barbara Eden  •   Steve Forrest


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

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.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie features visible diversity with its central mixed-race protagonist and prominent Native American characters. Its narrative strongly critiques racial prejudice and the destructive consequences of conflict between different ethnic groups, making the struggle for identity and coexistence a central and tragic theme.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

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.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

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.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

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.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: Medium

The character Pacer Burton is canonically established as half-Kiowa and half-white. The film portrays him as mixed-race, which aligns with his established identity. The definition of a race swap requires a character established as 'one race' to be portrayed as a 'different race,' which does not apply here.


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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9.2
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N/A

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