How are Yellow Peril stereotypes and their evolution through the twentieth century used in this film? are there representations of capitalism? Any interracial romances? How is the representation of World War II in this?
shareRagn-bull, your post reads like the "Questions for Study" sections in the history textbooks when I was growing up.
However, to address one of your questions, the Japanese are pretty faceless in this film. At one point, literally. There's a scene where they disguise themselves as bushes and then slowly advance on the Americans, as if the Americans will be deceived by this trick. At night time, maybe, but it's broad daylight. Of course the Americans know what's happening and mow them down. I guess Americans at the time thought the Japanese were pretty stupid.
While a year late in response, your questions smacks of a school assignment to view the film and answer the questions you posed here. Since you didn't get an answer, did you actually watch the film and answer the questions yourself? What do you believe after watching the film?
shareAt one point, the Japanese are referred to as "no-tailed monkeys," but they are pretty much presented as faceless, but persistent. Early on, Taylor expresses a grudging respect for them as fighters. But what else is to be expected in a film produced during the war itself? BATAAN is fairly subdued in this respect; check out flicks like THE PURPLE HEART if you want to see/hear really virulent dialogue/actions.
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