Prime VideoDr. Fu Manchu (1956)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu is a syndicated American television series that aired in 1956. The show was produced by Hollywood Television Service, a subsidiary of Republic Pictures.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu is a syndicated American television series that aired in 1956. The show was produced by Hollywood Television Service, a subsidiary of Republic Pictures.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict is rooted in the 'Yellow Peril' trope, featuring a racially stereotyped Asian villain as a threat to Western civilization. This uncritical perpetuation of xenophobic fears and racialized 'othering' explicitly aligns with traditional, nationalistic, and conservative ideologies.
This movie features traditional casting, including a white actor portraying a non-white villain, reflecting common practices of its era. The narrative positively frames traditional white, male, Western identities without incorporating any explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
Dr. Fu Manchu, a character canonically established as Chinese in source material, is portrayed by Glen Gordon, a white actor, in the 1956 television series. This constitutes a race swap.
The 1956 television series 'Dr. Fu Manchu' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the titular villain's schemes and the efforts of his adversaries, without engaging with queer identities or experiences. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1956 show "Dr. Fu Manchu" features the titular character, who is consistently male in the source novels and previous adaptations, portrayed by a male actor. No established characters from the source material appear to have undergone a gender swap in this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
5.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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