Apple TVThe Informer (1935)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Gypo Nolan is a former Irish Republican Army man who drowns his sorrows in the bottle. He's desperate to escape his bleak Dublin life and start over in America with his girlfriend. So when British authorities advertise a reward for information about his best friend, current IRA member Frankie, Gypo cooperates. Now Gypo can buy two tickets on a boat bound for the States, but can he escape the overwhelming guilt he feels for betraying his buddy?
Starring Cast
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Gypo Nolan is a former Irish Republican Army man who drowns his sorrows in the bottle. He's desperate to escape his bleak Dublin life and start over in America with his girlfriend. So when British authorities advertise a reward for information about his best friend, current IRA member Frankie, Gypo cooperates. Now Gypo can buy two tickets on a boat bound for the States, but can he escape the overwhelming guilt he feels for betraying his buddy?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily functions as a psychological drama exploring themes of guilt, betrayal, and redemption within a specific historical conflict, rather than explicitly promoting or critiquing a particular political ideology. Its focus remains on the individual's moral struggle and the universal human cost of desperate acts, without advocating for a specific political solution or viewpoint.
The movie features a cast primarily composed of white actors portraying Irish characters within a historical setting, reflecting traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative focuses on political and personal conflicts without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating broader diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film deeply integrates Catholic themes of sin, guilt, confession, and redemption into its narrative. It portrays the church as a sacred space and a source of spiritual solace, particularly in Gypo's final moments, suggesting the faith offers a path to forgiveness and peace.
The Informer, a historical drama directed by John Ford, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the protagonist's act of betrayal and subsequent guilt within the context of the Irish War of Independence, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1935 film "The Informer" is an adaptation of Liam O'Flaherty's 1925 novel. All major characters, including Gypo Nolan, Frankie McPhillip, and Katie Madden, retain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The 1935 film "The Informer" is set in Ireland with Irish characters, who are portrayed by white actors. There is no evidence of any character being established as one race in the source material and then portrayed as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.9
6.5
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