Review of The Informer (1935) by Jim H — 04 May 2014
After 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.
This review of The Informer (1935) was written by Jim H on 04 May 2014.
The Informer has generally received positive reviews.
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