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Ilmiantaja

Original title: The Informer
  • 19351935
  • (Banned)(Banned)
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Margot Grahame and Victor McLaglen in Ilmiantaja (1935)
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In 1922, an Irish rebel informs on his friend, then feels doom closing in.In 1922, an Irish rebel informs on his friend, then feels doom closing in.In 1922, an Irish rebel informs on his friend, then feels doom closing in.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
22,609
2,783
  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • Dudley Nichols(screen play)
    • Liam O'Flaherty(from the story by)
  • Stars
    • Victor McLaglen
    • Heather Angel
    • Preston Foster
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • Dudley Nichols(screen play)
    • Liam O'Flaherty(from the story by)
  • Stars
    • Victor McLaglen
    • Heather Angel
    • Preston Foster
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 63User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 10 wins & 4 nominations total

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    The Informer
    Trailer 1:26
    The Informer

    Photos53

    Margot Grahame and Victor McLaglen in Ilmiantaja (1935)
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    Victor McLaglen
    Victor McLaglen
    • Gypo Nolan
    Heather Angel
    Heather Angel
    • Mary McPhillip
    Preston Foster
    Preston Foster
    • Dan Gallagher
    Margot Grahame
    Margot Grahame
    • Katie Madden
    Wallace Ford
    Wallace Ford
    • Frankie McPhillip
    Una O'Connor
    Una O'Connor
    • Mrs. McPhillip
    J.M. Kerrigan
    J.M. Kerrigan
    • Terry
    Joe Sawyer
    Joe Sawyer
    • Barty Mulholland
    • (as Joseph Sauers)
    Neil Fitzgerald
    • Tommy Connor
    Donald Meek
    Donald Meek
    • Peter Mulligan
    D'Arcy Corrigan
    D'Arcy Corrigan
    • The Blind Man
    Leo McCabe
    • Donahue
    Steve Pendleton
    Steve Pendleton
    • Dennis Daly
    • (as Gaylord Pendleton)
    Francis Ford
    Francis Ford
    • 'Judge' Flynn
    May Boley
    May Boley
    • Madame Betty
    Grizelda Hervey
    Grizelda Hervey
    • English Girl
    Denis O'Dea
    Denis O'Dea
    • Street Singer
    • (as Dennis O'Dea)
    Frank Baker
    Frank Baker
    • Small Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • Dudley Nichols(screen play)
      • Liam O'Flaherty(from the story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      John Ford kept Victor McLaglen continually off-balance (and thus in character) by getting him drunk, changing his schedules, verbally abusing him on and off the set and filming scenes when he'd told McLaglen that they were only rehearsing. For the crucial rebel court scene, the story goes that Ford reduced the actor to a trembling wreck by promising him the day off only to bring him into the studio early and extremely hung over, insisting that he spit out his lines. McLaglen was so furious with Ford over this that he threatened to quit acting and kill the director.
    • Goofs
      The surname Gallagher is pronounced "Galligger" by characters, however, in Ireland the name is always pronounced "Gallaher."
    • Quotes

      Terry: [realizing Gypo's stuck him with the bill as an angry bouncer glowers at him] Oh dear, oh dear. I have a queer feelin' there's going to be a strange face in heaven in the mornin'.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: 1920 "Then Judas repented himself-and cast down the thirty pieces of silver - and departed."
    • Alternate versions
      Since it's original release, the UK prints of this film have omitted all references to the IRA, but a 1998 release on a budget video label restores these cuts for the first time.
    • Connections
      Featured in Directed by John Ford (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Rule Britannia!
      (uncredited)

      Written by Thomas Augustine Arne

      Arranged by Max Steiner

    User reviews63

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    9/10
    After 65 years, this film is still all too timely
    This film deals with the Irish rebellion in the 1920s and more specifically one man's life after he informs on a friend for the bounty on his head and the subsequent consequences. Watching the film, I got the feeling that you could take the script and with just some minor updates, do it again and it, sadly, would still fit contemporary events. But te remake wouldn't be nearly as good. A magnificent performance by Victor McLaglen (for which he deservedly got an Oscar) and a fine ensemble cast that includes most, if not all the actors with brogues in Hollywood at the time, most of them recognizable character actors either established at the time or just starting out. A very good film well worth watching. Highly recommended.
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    • llltdesq
    • Nov 24, 2000

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1936 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Informer
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $243,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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