7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Chase (1966)
The Chase (1966)
Overview
The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology through its unsparing critique of systemic racism, unchecked power, and mob violence in a small Southern town, portraying the tragic futility of individual integrity against overwhelming societal corruption.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast in its leading roles. However, its narrative explicitly critiques the behavior of many white male characters, portraying them negatively, and centrally addresses themes of racism and social injustice within a Southern town.
Secondary
The film portrays the town's ostensibly Christian community as deeply hypocritical, racist, and violent. Their professed faith is consistently contrasted with their cruel actions and mob mentality, with the narrative condemning their moral corruption rather than offering any positive counter-portrayal.
The film 'The Chase' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. Its primary focus is on themes of racism, corruption, and mob mentality in a small Southern town, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film 'The Chase' (1966) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on other social and dramatic elements, resulting in no portrayal of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1966 film "The Chase" is an adaptation of Horton Foote's novel. A review of the main characters reveals no instances where a character's gender was changed from the source material to the film.
The 1966 film "The Chase" is an adaptation of Horton Foote's novel. A review of its main characters and their portrayals reveals no instances where a character's established race from the source material was changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.3
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