The Informer
1935, Drama, 1h 31m
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Gypo Nolan
Mary McPhillip
Dan Gallagher
Katie Madden
Frankie McPhillip
Mrs. McPhillip
Critic Reviews for The Informer
All Critics (16) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (1)
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McLaglen is perfect in the lead - a mountainous, uncontrollable ruffian - in a destructive (and self-destructive), chaotic, downward spiral.
July 27, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… -
The story is told in sheer cinema terms, with remarkable atmospheric handling. Full credit to director John Ford for the effect of the whole, and for such remarkable touches as the scratching sound...
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Strongly handled, with no prettifying touches, The Informer is one of the most impressive pictures of the year.
July 22, 2019 | Full Review… -
Certainly it is the best movie of the year so far, and it is doubtful if any subsequent one will be able to surpass it. I am inclined to believe, moreover, that it is the finest thing which the American movies have ever produced.
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Victor MeLaglen has never given an abler performance, and the film, even if it sometimes underlines its points rather crudely, is a memorable picture of a pitiless war waged without honour on either side in doorways and cellars and gin shops.
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The film's gorgeous black-and-white cinematography -- with its streams of fog and sparkling cobblestones -- gave audiences a new glimpse as to the potential artistry of cinema.
March 28, 2013 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Informer
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May 05, 2014After an Irishman informs against his IRA compatriots, he spends the money on a night on the town. John Ford's The Informer shows Ford's Irish sympathies with the same gusto that The Quiet Man did, but here he's more political, shaming an Irish informant for ninety-one minutes. The film's politics are anti-establishment, but the strength of this film is the performance by Victor McLaglen whose burly size and imposing physique belie the vulnerability with which he carouses through the story. It's a remarkably human portrayal in a remarkably political film. Overall, McLaglen keeps the film grounded and interesting.Jim H Super Reviewer
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Nov 04, 2013This early work on the troubles is not one of John Ford's best. You can see flashes of brilliance in film making but otherwise, it is something pretty without much substance.John B Super Reviewer
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Dec 04, 2009Fantastic 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.Tim S Super Reviewer
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Feb 18, 2008Pretty good for 1935Karl V Super Reviewer
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