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Hurry Sundown (1967)

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Hurry Sundown (1967)

Overview

A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Progressive

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
4.8

Overview

A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Progressive

Primary

The film explicitly critiques systemic racism and economic exploitation in the post-WWII American South, championing the collective struggle of marginalized sharecroppers for land rights and dignity against powerful oppressors.

The movie features prominent Black characters whose struggles against white landowners are central to the plot, reflecting the racial tensions of the post-WWII American South. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures and portrays white antagonists negatively, making racial injustice a core theme.

Secondary

The film critiques the hypocrisy of some white characters who use Christianity to justify racism and exploitation, positioning their actions as morally wrong. Simultaneously, it portrays the faith of the Black community as a genuine source of strength, resilience, and moral guidance in the face of oppression, aligning the narrative with the dignity and virtues of their faith.

Hurry Sundown does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on racial and economic conflicts in the rural American South, and queer identity is not depicted or explored within its storyline.

Hurry Sundown (1967) is a drama set in the post-WWII American South, primarily exploring racial and class tensions related to land ownership. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or character portrayals.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "Hurry Sundown" is an adaptation of the 1965 novel by K.B. Gilden. A review of the main characters in both the source novel and the film adaptation reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed for the screen portrayal.

The film "Hurry Sundown" (1967) is an adaptation of a novel where the racial identities of its characters, both Black and white, are consistent between the source material and the on-screen portrayals. No established character's race was altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.9
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6.4

Critic Ratings

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2.2
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N/A

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