6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Paradine Case (1947)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Overview
In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on the psychological and moral dilemmas of an attorney entangled in a murder trial, rather than on systemic critiques or ideological advocacy, positions it as politically neutral. It explores human frailty and the complexities of justice without a discernible political agenda.
This classic film from 1947 features a cast that aligns with the traditional demographics of its era, without intentional diversity-driven casting. The narrative focuses on a legal drama and romance, and does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film strongly implies a homosexual relationship involving the valet, André Latour, which is used as a scandalous plot device. This implied identity becomes a source of vulnerability, exploited for manipulation, and ultimately leads to Latour's public humiliation and tragic suicide, presenting a net negative portrayal.
Alfred Hitchcock's 1947 legal drama, 'The Paradine Case,' centers on a lawyer defending a woman accused of murder. The film's plot and character development do not include any discernible transsexual characters or explore themes related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1947 film "The Paradine Case" is an adaptation of Robert Hichens' 1933 novel. All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The 1947 film "The Paradine Case" is an adaptation of a 1933 novel. All major characters, as depicted in the source material and portrayed by the cast, align in race, with no instances of a character established as one race being depicted as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.4
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