2.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Other Wise Man (1953)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.3
Overview
An adaptation of Henry Van Dyke's classic tale of Artaban, a Persian believer who spends 33 years seeking the Christ child only to finally reach him at the time of the Crucifixion.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
An adaptation of Henry Van Dyke's classic tale of Artaban, a Persian believer who spends 33 years seeking the Christ child only to finally reach him at the time of the Crucifixion.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative emphasizes universal moral themes of compassion, selfless service, and individual sacrifice for the marginalized, without engaging in systemic critiques or advocating for specific political solutions, thus aligning with a neutral stance.
Based on the limited information provided, which includes only the movie title and no details on casting or narrative, the film is assessed as not demonstrating explicit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion characteristics. Without specific content to analyze, it defaults to a traditional interpretation regarding both character representation and narrative framing.
Secondary
The film is a direct Christian allegory, portraying its core values of selfless love, compassion, and service as the path to spiritual truth. Artaban's journey exemplifies these virtues, and the narrative unequivocally affirms the dignity and message of the Christian faith.
The film, based on Henry van Dyke's classic religious allegory, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a wise man's spiritual journey and acts of charity, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1953 television movie is an adaptation of Henry van Dyke's novella. The central character, Artaban, who is male in the source material, is portrayed as male in this adaptation. There are no instances of established characters being depicted as a different gender.
The film adapts a novella featuring characters from ancient Persia/Middle East. The 1953 production cast white actors, which was a common practice for the era. The source material does not establish a specific race for these characters that would constitute a clear 'race swap' by casting white actors under the given definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.5
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