Drama / Psychological
USA,
1935, 91 min
Directed by:
John FordScreenplay:
Dudley NicholsCinematography:
Joseph H. AugustComposer:
Max SteinerCast:
Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel, Preston Foster, Margot Grahame, Wallace Ford, Una O'Connor, Joe Sawyer, Donald Meek, Steve Pendleton, May Boley, Robert Parrish (more)Plots(1)
Powerful John Ford drama set in 1922 Dublin, where Gypo Nolan - desperate to save himself and lover Katie, who's resorting to prostitution to eke out a living - betrays former rebel comrade Frankie to the British authorities. And so begins a long dark night of the soul... (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1936 - John Ford (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1936 - Victor McLaglen (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1936 - Dudley Nichols (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1936 - Max Steiner (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1936 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1936 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1935 - Best Film
- 1935 - John Ford (Best Director)
- 1935 - Victor McLaglen (Best Actor)
Venice Film Festival
- 1935 - Dudley Nichols (Best Screenplay Award)
- 1935 - John Ford (Mussolini Cup)