Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance poster

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

Official Shogunate executioner Ogami Itto has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against whom he now is waging a one-man war, along with his infant son, Daigoro.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Traditional

Primary

The film leans right by championing individual action and personal retribution as the solution to corruption and injustice, emphasizing themes of honor, duty, and self-reliance against a tyrannical power structure rather than advocating for systemic reform or collective movements.

This 1972 Japanese samurai film features an authentic Japanese cast and narrative set in feudal Japan. The casting aligns with the cultural context, and the story explores traditional themes of honor and duty without engaging with Western-centric DEI critiques of traditional identities.

Secondary

The film 'Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the samurai Itto Ogami's quest for revenge and his journey with his son, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity.

Based on available information, 'Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a samurai's quest for revenge, and there are no narrative elements that depict or engage with transsexual identities.

The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist, Ogami Itto, and his battles against male samurai. While female characters are present in the narrative, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.

The 1972 film "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance" adapts the original manga series. All major characters, including Ogami Ittō and Daigorō, maintain their canonical male gender from the source material in this adaptation.

The 1972 film "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance" is a Japanese adaptation of a Japanese manga, featuring Japanese actors portraying canonically Japanese characters. There is no evidence of any character's race being changed from the source material.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.6
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7.4

Critic Ratings

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8.5
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N/A

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