7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
It Takes a Thief (1968)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series primarily functions as an apolitical spy-fi adventure, balancing themes of individual skill and the quest for personal freedom with national security objectives, thus not explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and no explicit diversity-driven choices. The narrative positively frames traditional identities without incorporating any critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on available information, 'It Takes a Thief' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The series, a spy-adventure from the late 1960s, predates significant mainstream LGBTQ+ representation in television. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The show, a spy-adventure series from the late 1960s, primarily focuses on the male protagonist's espionage and thieving skills. While female characters appear as allies, adversaries, or love interests, there are no notable instances where they are depicted as physically defeating one or more male opponents in close-quarters combat.
As an original television series from 1968, "It Takes a Thief" introduced its own characters without prior canonical or historical gender baselines to deviate from. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
As an original television series from 1968, "It Takes a Thief" did not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or earlier installments. Therefore, no characters existed with a pre-established race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
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