7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Crime, TV Movie • 1981 • 104 min
The Other Victim (1981)
The Other Victim (1981)
Overview
After his wife is raped, a man struggles to find ways to express the anger and helplessness which the crime has instilled in him.
Starring Cast
William Devane • Jennifer O'Neill • James Blendick
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
After his wife is raped, a man struggles to find ways to express the anger and helplessness which the crime has instilled in him.
Starring Cast
William Devane • Jennifer O'Neill • James Blendick
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Low
The film's central subject matter, focusing on the societal ignorance and systemic inadequacy surrounding male sexual assault and victim-blaming, aligns with progressive values of social justice and challenging oppressive norms, leading to a left-leaning rating.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly white cast, reflecting traditional casting practices of its time. The narrative does not appear to critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, focusing instead on its mystery/thriller plot.
Secondary
LGBTQ: Negative
Confidence: Low
The film depicts a married man blackmailed over a homosexual encounter, portraying queer identity as a dangerous secret and a source of vulnerability. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's fear and efforts to conceal his identity, reinforcing societal stigma rather than affirming LGBTQ+ lives or love.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: Medium
The film "The Other Victim" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a man's pursuit of the hit-and-run driver responsible for his wife's death, making the portrayal of transsexual issues not applicable to this analysis.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Other Victim (1981) is an original television movie, not an adaptation of existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established gender that could be swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Other Victim (1981) is an original television movie, not an adaptation of pre-existing material, a biopic, or a reboot. Therefore, no characters had a prior established race to be changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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