6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Between Heaven and Hell (1956)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated Left-Leaning because its core conflict critiques racial prejudice and class exploitation, aligning with progressive values, despite championing an individual moral transformation as the primary solution.
This 1950s war drama features a cast primarily composed of white American males, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative explores the psychological impact of war on its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a protagonist's moral transformation from bigotry to empathy, aligning with core Christian values of brotherhood and compassion. The narrative implicitly critiques hypocrisy and affirms the dignity of all individuals, reflecting a positive stance on the faith's virtues.
The film explicitly condemns antisemitism through the protagonist's initial prejudice against a Jewish soldier, Private Raymond. The narrative frames this bigotry as wrong, positioning the audience to sympathize with Raymond and affirm his dignity and bravery.
The film "Between Heaven and Hell" is a World War II drama centered on the experiences of American soldiers. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore queer identity or relationships within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate under the provided framework.
The 1956 film "Between Heaven and Hell" is a World War II drama focusing on themes of war, class, and racial prejudice. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Consequently, the film offers no portrayal, positive or negative, of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an adaptation of a novel, and a review of its characters and source material reveals no instances where a character canonically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender in the movie.
This 1956 war drama is an adaptation of a novel. There is no evidence that any character canonically established as one race in the source material was portrayed as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.0
Critic Ratings
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