7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Killers (1964)
The Killers (1964)
Overview
A hit man and his partner try to find out why their latest victim, a former race-car driver, did not try to get away.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
A hit man and his partner try to find out why their latest victim, a former race-car driver, did not try to get away.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a classic noir crime thriller focused on individual greed, betrayal, and the fatalistic consequences of moral failings within the criminal underworld, without advocating for specific political ideologies or offering societal solutions.
This 1964 film features traditional casting with prominent white actors in its leading roles. The narrative does not appear to offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, aligning with typical cinematic approaches of its era.
Secondary
The film "The Killers, 1964" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot centers on a crime noir story involving hitmen investigating a robbery, betrayal, and a femme fatale, without any elements related to queer identity.
Based on the provided information, there is insufficient detail regarding the plot or characters of 'The Killers, 1964' to determine the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, an assessment of its net impact cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1964 film significantly expands on Ernest Hemingway's short story, introducing new characters like Sheila Farr. However, these are original to the adaptation and not gender-swapped versions of established characters from the source material.
The 1964 film is an adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's short story and a remake of the 1946 film. The principal characters, consistently depicted as white in the source material and prior adaptation, are also portrayed by white actors in this version, indicating no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.3
7.2
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