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The Informer (1935)

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The Informer, Liam O'Flaherty's novel of the the Irish "troubles" of the early 1920s, was first filmed in England in 1929, with Cyril McLaglen in the lead. When director John Ford remade The Informer in 1935, the role of the tragic Irish roisterer Gypo Nolan went to Cyril's brother Victor McLaglen. The scene is Dublin, during the Sinn Fein rebellion. Gypo has tried to join the IRA, but has been bounced because he lacked full commitment to the cause. Gypo's best friend is Frankie McPhillip

Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Drama, Classics

Dudley Nichols, Liam O'Flaherty

Jun 6, 2006

Media Home Entertainment

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All Critics (15) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (1) | DVD (4)

John Ford won the first of his four Oscars for this tale of betrayal, set against the Irish Revolution of 1922, which is more impressive visually than thematically.

February 13, 2009 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

Among John Ford's first great films; w/Oscar turn by McLaglen.

February 19, 2008 Comment
Video-Reviewmaster.com

A heavy-handed, dreary and unimaginative work.

February 8, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

...a strong, evocative piece of storytelling.

June 6, 2006 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis | Comment
Movie Metropolis

The Informer remains a keenly moving film experience.

June 6, 2006 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis | Comment
Movie Metropolis

Nearly as good as its reputation

August 22, 2002 Comment
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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Audience Reviews for The Informer

Exciting, dense and atmospheric, John Ford's The Informer employs the best of silent and sound movie techniques. Victor Mclaglen is a magnificent as the IRA brute and traitor who is forced to come to terms with his betrayal. Brilliant expressionist cinematography and a rousing Max Steiner score.

September 30, 2007
brooklynspo

Super Reviewer

Fantastic film from John Ford with an outstanding performance by Victor McLaglen. A perfect example that fog can be used to set a mood. I was surprised by the intensity that the film showed in some scenes and also mixed with some really funny moments.

December 4, 2009
tsigur
Tim Sigur

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