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The Yakuza (1974)

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The Yakuza (1974)

Overview

When George Tanner does business with high-ranking Yakuza Tono, Tono kidnaps his daughter, and George summons his old friend, private eye Harry Kilmer, to Japan to investigate.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive

Viewer Rating
6.4

Overview

When George Tanner does business with high-ranking Yakuza Tono, Tono kidnaps his daughter, and George summons his old friend, private eye Harry Kilmer, to Japan to investigate.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's narrative ultimately champions traditional values of honor, loyalty, and duty, with the American protagonist embracing these codes, which aligns with conservative themes of tradition and individual responsibility.

The movie features a cast that includes significant Japanese representation, which is authentic to its setting and narrative. Traditional identities, particularly the white male protagonist, are framed neutrally or positively, and the film does not incorporate explicit DEI critiques or themes as central to its story.

Secondary

The film respectfully portrays Japanese culture, which is deeply influenced by Buddhist philosophy, particularly in its themes of honor, duty, and the stoic acceptance of fate. It presents these cultural underpinnings with dignity and seriousness.

The Yakuza (1974) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships, traditional Japanese honor, and the criminal underworld, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation present in the story.

The film 'The Yakuza' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on a crime thriller plot involving Japanese organized crime, honor, and loyalty, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity.

The film primarily focuses on male characters and their involvement in the Yakuza world. Female characters are present in supporting roles but do not engage in any physical combat or defeat male opponents in such encounters.

The Yakuza (1974) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.

The Yakuza (1974) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments establishing character races. All characters were created for this production, thus no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.2
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7.1

Critic Ratings

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5.0
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N/A

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