6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Gauntlet (1977)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film critiques systemic corruption within law enforcement but champions individual defiance and self-reliance as the solution, rather than institutional reform, aligning with right-leaning skepticism of government.
The movie features traditional casting with white lead actors and does not incorporate explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on an action-thriller plot without critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Gauntlet" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a heterosexual relationship and action sequences, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The Gauntlet does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a male police officer and a female witness, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity. Therefore, the film's net impact on the portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is N/A.
The film features Gus Mally as the primary female character. While she is involved in dangerous situations and uses firearms defensively at times, she does not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Her role does not involve hand-to-hand or melee weapon fights.
The Gauntlet (1977) features original characters created for the film, not adaptations of pre-existing roles or historical figures. Therefore, no character's gender was altered from a prior established canon.
The Gauntlet (1977) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, there are no characters with a previously established race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.5
5.9
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