5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dr. Fu Manchu (1956)
Dr. Fu Manchu (1956)
Overview
The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu is a syndicated American television series that aired in 1956. The show was produced by Hollywood Television Service, a subsidiary of Republic Pictures.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu is a syndicated American television series that aired in 1956. The show was produced by Hollywood Television Service, a subsidiary of Republic Pictures.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative explicitly promotes a defense of Western civilization against a racialized 'Oriental' threat, heavily relying on the xenophobic 'Yellow Peril' trope. This aligns with historical conservative anxieties and the reinforcement of traditional power structures.
This movie features traditional casting, including a white actor portraying a non-white villain, reflecting common practices of its era. The narrative positively frames traditional white, male, Western identities without incorporating any explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
Dr. Fu Manchu, a character canonically established as Chinese in source material, is portrayed by Glen Gordon, a white actor, in the 1956 television series. This constitutes a race swap.
The 1956 television series 'Dr. Fu Manchu' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the titular villain's schemes and the efforts of his adversaries, without engaging with queer identities or experiences. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The 1956 television series 'The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu' centers on the titular villain's schemes and adventure narratives. No discernible transsexual characters or themes are present in the show, leading to a net impact of N/A regarding such portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1956 show "Dr. Fu Manchu" features the titular character, who is consistently male in the source novels and previous adaptations, portrayed by a male actor. No established characters from the source material appear to have undergone a gender swap in this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.0
Critic Ratings
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