6.4
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Heroes Shed No Tears (1984)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
The Thai government hires a group of Chinese mercenaries to capture a powerful drug lord from the Golden Triangle. The mercenaries manage to capture the drug lord, but soon find themselves pursued by his forces, and the forces of a bitter Thai officer. The Chinese mercenaries are vastly outnumbered, and as their numbers begin to dwindle, their desperation pulls them into a corner as their enemies close in on them.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
The Thai government hires a group of Chinese mercenaries to capture a powerful drug lord from the Golden Triangle. The mercenaries manage to capture the drug lord, but soon find themselves pursued by his forces, and the forces of a bitter Thai officer. The Chinese mercenaries are vastly outnumbered, and as their numbers begin to dwindle, their desperation pulls them into a corner as their enemies close in on them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of individual survival, loyalty, and revenge amidst the brutality of war, without explicitly promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology.
The film features a cast primarily composed of East Asian actors, which aligns with its Hong Kong origin rather than representing an explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative does not appear to critically portray traditional identities, instead framing them in a neutral or positive light.
Secondary
The film "Heroes Shed No Tears" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on action and mercenary conflict, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Heroes Shed No Tears' does not feature any discernible transsexual characters or explore related themes. Its narrative focuses on action and conflict, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
The film features a female character, Julie, who is primarily a captive and does not engage in direct physical combat. There are no other significant female characters shown to defeat male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
This film is an original production from 1984, not an adaptation of existing material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
This 1984 film is an original story and not an adaptation of existing material with pre-established characters or historical figures. Therefore, no characters had a canonically, historically, or widely established race prior to this film's depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.5
Critic Ratings
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