4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Good Guys Wear Black (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.0
Overview
The former leader of a commando rescue attempt into Vietnam tries to discover why his squad members are being murdered, one-by-one, after the war is over.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
The former leader of a commando rescue attempt into Vietnam tries to discover why his squad members are being murdered, one-by-one, after the war is over.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's right-leaning bias stems from its central narrative of a lone veteran taking extra-legal action against a corrupt government, emphasizing individual responsibility and distrust of institutions as the solution to systemic betrayal.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its era, and does not incorporate explicit racial or gender recasting of established roles. Its narrative centers on a heroic male protagonist without critiquing traditional identities or emphasizing DEI themes.
Secondary
This film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action and revenge, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Good Guys Wear Black" is an action movie centered on a Vietnam veteran's quest for revenge. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no relevant portrayal to evaluate.
The film primarily focuses on male characters in combat roles. Female characters present in the film do not engage in direct physical combat against male opponents, nor do they participate in significant action sequences.
Good Guys Wear Black (1978) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters are new creations for this specific movie, therefore no pre-established characters exist to undergo a gender swap.
This film is an original production from 1978, not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.1
5.1
Critic Ratings
1.7
N/A
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