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Supergirl (1984)
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
The film is a classic superhero fantasy centered on a good vs. evil conflict, where an individual hero must defeat a villain misusing power. Its themes are universal and do not align with specific political ideologies, resulting in a neutral rating.
The 1984 film Supergirl features traditional casting, with a predominantly white main cast consistent with the source material and the era's mainstream productions. The narrative focuses on a superhero adventure without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
The 1984 film "Supergirl" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The storyline centers on Supergirl's adventures and a heterosexual romantic interest, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the narrative.
The film "Supergirl, 1984" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Supergirl's adventures and battles with the sorceress Selena, without any plot points or character arcs related to transgender identity.
The film features Supergirl, who possesses overwhelming superpowers. While she physically interacts with and incapacitates male opponents, her victories are achieved through her vastly superior abilities like super strength and flight, rather than through skill, martial arts, or a balanced physical contest. The antagonist, Selena, primarily uses magic.
The film features Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, and Lucy Lane, all portrayed with their established canonical genders from the DC Comics source material. Other significant characters appear to be original to this adaptation, thus not constituting a gender swap.
The film's main characters, including Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Jimmy Olsen, and Lucy Lane, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their long-established comic book depictions. There are no instances of a character canonically established as one race being portrayed as another.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Helen Slater | Linda Lee / Supergirl | Female | White | |
Faye Dunaway | Selena | Female | White | |
Peter O'Toole | Zaltar | Male | White | |
Hart Bochner | Ethan | Male | White | |
Mia Farrow | Alura In-Ze | Female | White | |
Brenda Vaccaro | Bianca | Female | White | |
Marc McClure | Jimmy Olsen | Male | White | |
Matt Frewer | Truck Driver | Male | White |
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