5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Heroes Shed No Tears (1980)
Heroes Shed No Tears (1980)
Overview
Kao is given a mission by his elderly master to take a cursed sword and solve petty squabbles between skilled martial masters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Kao is given a mission by his elderly master to take a cursed sword and solve petty squabbles between skilled martial masters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central themes of honor, revenge, and individual heroism within a martial arts context are universal and do not explicitly promote or critique specific political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
This 1980 Hong Kong martial arts film features casting that is traditional for its cultural origin and genre, without evidence of intentional race or gender swaps of roles typically associated with Western cinema. The narrative does not appear to critique traditional identities or explicitly center on DEI themes, aligning with typical genre conventions of its era and region.
Secondary
The film features two prominent female characters, Butterfly and Hsiao Lei's Sister, both of whom are skilled martial artists. They engage in direct physical combat, primarily with swords, against multiple male opponents and are depicted as victorious in these encounters.
Based on the available data, an evaluation of LGBTQ+ portrayal in 'Heroes Shed No Tears, 1980' cannot be made. There is no information to confirm the presence or absence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor their specific depiction within the film's narrative.
Currently, there is not enough information to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Without specific plot details or character descriptions, it is impossible to determine if any such depictions exist or to evaluate their nature and impact.
There is no information provided regarding source material, previous adaptations, or historical figures for 'Heroes Shed No Tears' (1980). Without a baseline for character genders prior to this film, it is not possible to determine if any gender swaps occurred.
The film 'Heroes Shed No Tears' is a 1980 Hong Kong production. There is no information suggesting it is an adaptation of source material with characters of a previously established race, nor does it involve historical figures or reboots where a race swap would apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
5.7
Critic Ratings
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