2.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Deadly Sword (1980)
The Deadly Sword (1980)
Overview
A swordsman uses a specialized weapon made from a deformed sword, the lethal hook, to fight an underworld clan to clear his family name and save the girl he loves in ancient China.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
2.7
Overview
A swordsman uses a specialized weapon made from a deformed sword, the lethal hook, to fight an underworld clan to clear his family name and save the girl he loves in ancient China.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The rating is 0 due to the complete lack of specific plot details, thematic content, or narrative elements that would indicate any particular political leaning, making an objective assessment of bias impossible.
The movie, likely an East Asian production, features a cast that is diverse within its cultural context without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative is expected to maintain a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities relevant to its cultural origin, rather than critiquing Western traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Lady Crimson, a skilled martial artist and swordswoman, who repeatedly engages in and wins direct physical confrontations against multiple male opponents using her sword and hand-to-hand combat abilities.
The film portrays Buddhist temples as places of refuge and training, and its philosophy as a source of discipline and moral guidance for martial artists. The depiction is respectful, aligning the narrative with the virtues of the faith, even amidst conflict.
Based on the information available, 'The Deadly Sword' does not appear to feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is rated as N/A.
The film "The Deadly Sword" is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts movie. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate for positive, negative, or neutral impact.
There is no readily available information indicating that "The Deadly Sword" (1980) is an adaptation of source material or a remake with pre-established characters whose gender was altered. Therefore, no gender swaps can be identified.
No information is provided regarding source material, prior canon, or historical figures for "The Deadly Sword" (1980). Without an established baseline for character races, it is not possible to determine if any character was portrayed as a different race than originally depicted.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.3
1.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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