6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Yakuza (1974)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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
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
User Ratings
7.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
4.9
N/A
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