4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hong Kong (1960)
Hong Kong (1960)
Overview
Hong Kong is a 26-episode adventure/drama series which aired on ABC television during the 1960–1961 season and helped to catapult Australian actor Rod Taylor into a major film star, primarily in the 1960s, beginning with his role in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. The series was a production of 20th Century Fox Television, and the final credit of each episode stated: "Filmed by Twentieth Century Fox Television Inc. at its Hollywood studios and in the Crown Colony of Hong Kong".
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.0
Overview
Hong Kong is a 26-episode adventure/drama series which aired on ABC television during the 1960–1961 season and helped to catapult Australian actor Rod Taylor into a major film star, primarily in the 1960s, beginning with his role in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. The series was a production of 20th Century Fox Television, and the final credit of each episode stated: "Filmed by Twentieth Century Fox Television Inc. at its Hollywood studios and in the Crown Colony of Hong Kong".
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on a human drama concerning an American businessman's efforts to help a Chinese orphan, emphasizing individual compassion and persistence against bureaucratic hurdles. Its themes are primarily apolitical, centering on personal connection and responsibility rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with white actors in lead roles, consistent with the filmmaking practices of its era. The narrative frames traditional identities positively, without any critical portrayal or explicit DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film "Hong Kong" does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding LGBTQ+ representation, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The TV series episode 'Hong Kong' (1960) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of such elements is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The television series "Hong Kong" (1960) introduced original characters created specifically for the show. There is no evidence of these characters being adapted from prior source material or historical figures with a different established gender.
The 1960 TV series "Hong Kong" was an original production. Its main characters, Glenn Evans and Neil Campbell, were created for the show and do not have a pre-existing canonical or historical race from prior source material. Thus, no race swap occurred.
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User Ratings
7.9
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