4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Trouble Man (1972)
Trouble Man (1972)
Overview
It seems that masked men are knocking over the floating crap games of Chalky and Pete. Chalky and Pete hire the cool, loose, elegant Mr. T to fix things. Then, the masked manipulators set up the death of a collector for a rival gang lord. It looks like it's up to T to hold a gang war from breaking out, keep the police off his back, and earn his fee from Chalky and Pete.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
4.7
Overview
It seems that masked men are knocking over the floating crap games of Chalky and Pete. Chalky and Pete hire the cool, loose, elegant Mr. T to fix things. Then, the masked manipulators set up the death of a collector for a rival gang lord. It looks like it's up to T to hold a gang war from breaking out, keep the police off his back, and earn his fee from Chalky and Pete.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a Black protagonist fighting corruption and crime in an urban environment, asserting individual agency against systemic failures, which subtly aligns with left-leaning themes of challenging power structures and seeking justice outside traditional institutions.
This 1972 blaxploitation film features a predominantly Black cast in leading roles, a deliberate choice that countered the mainstream casting norms of its time by centering Black narratives and actors. While the narrative focuses on the protagonist's actions within a corrupt system, it offers a subtle, indirect critique of traditional power structures rather than an explicit negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
Due to the absence of specific information regarding the film's content, an assessment of the presence or portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in 'Trouble Man, 1972' cannot be made.
There is insufficient information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Without plot details or character descriptions, it is not possible to determine if such depictions exist or their nature.
The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist, T.T. Bynum, and his confrontations. Female characters are present in supporting roles, but the narrative does not depict any female character engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
Trouble Man (1972) is an original film, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Trouble Man (1972) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior established race for them to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.0
Critic Ratings
1.4
N/A
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