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Objective, Burma!

Name: Objective, Burma!
Director: Raoul Walsh
Released: 1945
Duration: 142 min

Representation Score

0.2/10

Minimal

1945

Director

Raoul Walsh

Runtime

142 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Objective, Burma! is a typical mid-century wartime production that emphasizes nationalistic narratives over social complexity. The film relies on well-known archetypes to reinforce the stability of the military institution and traditional social structures. By using a binary 'us vs. them' framework, the movie avoids moral ambiguity. It presents the Allied cause as inherently just, leaving no room for questioning systemic power or cultural subtleties. Ultimately, the film upholds the values of its time. It lacks the intention to challenge hierarchies, focusing instead on the uniformity of the American military unit.

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Category Breakdown

Does Objective, Burma! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives. The social environment is strictly centered around heterosexual relationships.

How does Objective, Burma! portray gender?

Minimal

The story focuses almost entirely on male combatants, reinforcing traditional hierarchies. Female characters are not present in the main storyline, emphasizing masculine military leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Objective, Burma!?

Minimal

The cast is mainly composed of white, Anglo-Saxon American soldiers. The narrative portrays Japanese forces as a single, monolithic enemy.

How does Objective, Burma! represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film upholds Western institutional authority and the American military establishment. It promotes patriotism and military discipline without examining the broader systemic power structures or cultural nuances.

Does Objective, Burma! include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Characters are assessed primarily based on their combat effectiveness and physical abilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear depiction of mid-century military camaraderie and discipline.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, relying on a monolithic portrayal of the antagonist.
Excludes female perspectives and diverse gender roles from the narrative.
Does not explore neurodivergence or the nuanced roles of characters with disabilities.
Provides no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A group of men parachute into Japanese-occupied Burma with a dangerous and important mission: to locate and blow up a radar station. They accomplish this well enough, but when they try to rendezvous at an old air-strip to be taken back to their base, they find Japanese waiting for them, and they must make a long, difficult walk back through enemy-occupied jungle.

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