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?
Directed by John Ford
friendship
dublin, ireland
treason
love
betrayal
ira (irish republican army)
reward
1920s
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.7 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Victor McLaglen
Gypo Nolan
Heather Angel
Mary McPhillip
Preston Foster
Dan Gallagher
Margot Grahame
Katie Madden
Wallace Ford
Frankie McPhillip
Una O'Connor
Mrs. McPhillip
J.M. Kerrigan
Terry
Joe Sawyer
Bartly Mulholland
Donald Meek
Peter Mulligan
D'Arcy Corrigan
The Blind Man
Steve Pendleton
Dennis Daly
Francis Ford
'Judge' Flynn
Crew
John Ford
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
John Ford
Producer
Gil Perkins
Stunts
Robert Wise
Sound Effects Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Van Nest Polglase
Art Direction
Popular Reviews
16 reviews
Erik Olsson
8.0★ · 03/11/25
Such a pervading sadness throughout this film, mixed in with some really stunning visuals and themes of guilt, I'd be curious to see more John Ford films of this variety.
Such a pervading sadness throughout this film, mixed in with some really stunning visuals and themes of guilt, I'd be curious to see more John Ford films of this variety.
rivercitykiiid
7.8★ · 09/14/24
some of these shots had me chuckling, shaking my head and muttering “john ford you crazy son of a bitch you did it” so yeah i liked it
some of these shots had me chuckling, shaking my head and muttering “john ford you crazy son of a bitch you did it” so yeah i liked it
Lucas
6.0★ · 04/09/23
Decent story that loses its steam along the way. Ford however puts in his A game as the movie looks great and he creates an extremely moody atmosphere which I love
Decent story that loses its steam along the way. Ford however puts in his A game as the movie looks great and he creates an extremely moody atmosphere which I love
JMadson
7.2★ · 11/14/21
A wonderfully tense story that while at times drags, at other time as true feelings behind the actions of our informer.
A wonderfully tense story that while at times drags, at other time as true feelings behind the actions of our informer.
Timothy Kandra
The direction from John Ford felt very cluttered to me. A lot of hammy acting and over-the-top performances, as well as kind of foggy cinematography, but it did fly by quickly.
The direction from John Ford felt very cluttered to me. A lot of hammy acting and over-the-top performances, as well as kind of foggy cinematography, but it did fly by quickly.
