6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Left Hand of God (1955)
The Left Hand of God (1955)
Overview
A man in priestly robes, seemingly the long-awaited Father O'Shea, arrives at a little-frequented Catholic mission in 1947 China. Though the man seems curiously uncomfortable with his priestly duties, his tough tactics prove very successful in the Seven Villages, as around them China disintegrates in civil war and revolution. But he has a secret, and his friendship with mission nurse Anne (an attractive war widow) seems to be taking on an unpriestly tone.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
A man in priestly robes, seemingly the long-awaited Father O'Shea, arrives at a little-frequented Catholic mission in 1947 China. Though the man seems curiously uncomfortable with his priestly duties, his tough tactics prove very successful in the Seven Villages, as around them China disintegrates in civil war and revolution. But he has a secret, and his friendship with mission nurse Anne (an attractive war widow) seems to be taking on an unpriestly tone.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of individual moral transformation, identity, and the human capacity for good under challenging circumstances, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its production era, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The character Mieh Yang, a Chinese warlord, is portrayed by Lee J. Cobb, a white actor. This constitutes a race swap where a character established as one race is depicted by an actor of a different race.
The film portrays the positive impact of a spiritual leader and the genuine faith of the community. Despite the protagonist's deception, his actions in the role of a priest bring comfort, order, and hope, ultimately affirming the virtues associated with the faith and its capacity for good.
The film 'The Left Hand of God' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A for LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'The Left Hand of God' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a pilot posing as a priest in China, with the story exploring his moral dilemmas and interactions within the village community. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of transsexual identity.
The film is a drama set in a remote Chinese village, focusing on a pilot impersonating a priest. There are no scenes depicting female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters do not participate in action sequences of this nature.
The film is an adaptation of William E. Barrett's 1951 novel. There is no evidence or widely known instance of any character's established gender from the source material being changed in the 1955 film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
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