6.3
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Tonka (1958)
Tonka (1958)
Overview
Young Indian brave White Bull captures and tames a wild stallion and names him Tonka. But when White Bull's cruel cousin claims Tonka for his own and mistreats the horse, White Bull sets him free. Tonka finally finds a home with Capt. Keogh and the 7th Calvary, and in 1876, rides into the Battle of Little Big Horn with General Armstrong Custer, becoming its only survivor.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Young Indian brave White Bull captures and tames a wild stallion and names him Tonka. But when White Bull's cruel cousin claims Tonka for his own and mistreats the horse, White Bull sets him free. Tonka finally finds a home with Capt. Keogh and the 7th Calvary, and in 1876, rides into the Battle of Little Big Horn with General Armstrong Custer, becoming its only survivor.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film subtly leans left by portraying the Sioux people and their perspective sympathetically, highlighting the injustice of their conflict with the US Cavalry, and focusing on the personal tragedy within a broader historical context.
The 1958 film 'Tonka' features a Native American protagonist, but the casting of an Italian-American actor in this role reflects traditional Hollywood practices of the era rather than intentional diversity. The narrative, a Western, focuses on the individual story of a boy and his horse, and does not present an explicit critique of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's protagonist, White Bull, a canonically Sioux (Native American) character from the source material, is portrayed by Sal Mineo, an Italian-American actor. This constitutes a race swap.
The 1958 Western film 'Tonka' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot focuses on a young Sioux boy and his horse in a historical context, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Tonka, 1958' does not appear to feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The provided information, including the title, director, starring cast, and genre (a Western about a horse), offers no indication of such content. Therefore, the film has no depiction of transsexual identity.
The film 'Tonka' is a Western from 1958, primarily focusing on a young Sioux man and a wild horse. Based on the genre, era, and available information, there are no portrayals of female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Based on the film's premise, cast, and historical context, there is no indication that any character canonically or historically established as one gender was portrayed as a different gender in "Tonka" (1958).
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