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Western  •  1958  •  60 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Cimarron City (1958)

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Cimarron City (1958)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

Cimarron City is an American Western television series, starring George Montgomery as Matt Rockford and John Smith as Lane Temple, that aired on NBC from October 11, 1958 until April 4, 1959. The name "Cimarron City" refers to a boom town in Logan County north of Oklahoma City. Rich in oil and gold, Cimarron City aspires to become the capital of the future state of Oklahoma, created in 1907.

Starring Cast

George Montgomery  •   John Smith  •   Audrey Totter

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

Cimarron City, a classic Western TV series, focuses on the universal challenges of establishing and maintaining a community on the American frontier. Its narrative centers on apolitical themes of human endeavor, local law and order, and individual courage in the face of adversity, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

This movie features traditional casting practices, primarily showcasing white characters in leading roles without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative also aligns with traditional portrayals, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit critique.

Secondary

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

In a typical 1950s Western series like "Cimarron City," Christianity is generally depicted as a foundational and positive force for community building and moral order on the frontier. While individual characters might exhibit flaws, the narrative typically affirms the virtues and dignity of the faith.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The 1950s Western series 'Cimarron City' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The narrative adheres to typical genre conventions of its era, focusing on frontier life without addressing queer identities or experiences. Consequently, there is no discernible impact on LGBTQ+ representation within the show.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Cimarron City (1958) is a Western television series. There is no evidence to suggest the presence of identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, the film's portrayal of such themes is not applicable.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Cimarron City is an original 1958 Western television series. Its characters were created for this production and do not have prior canonical or historical gender establishments from which a gender swap could occur.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Cimarron City (1958) is an original Western television series. Its characters were created for this specific show and are not adaptations of pre-existing canonical figures or documented historical individuals. Therefore, no character's race could have been changed from a prior established depiction.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.4
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6.3

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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