The plot offers a deep insight into politics and journalism in times of crisis.
Liam Neeson He puts himself in the shoes of a key man in the political history of the United States, whose bravery changed the course of history. “The Informant“is a tense and captivating story about the watergate scandalin which an anonymous informant uncovers the illegal practices of the Nixon administration.
With a suspenseful plot, the film explores the moral dilemmas and consequences of doing the right thing in an environment of betrayal and corruption.
Prime Video: what The Informant is about
The informant focuses on the figure of Mark Felta senior FBI official who, under the alias “Deep Throat“, played a crucial role in uncovering the Watergate scandal. In 1974, the character became a crucial source for journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernsteinwho worked for The Washington Post and were investigating the spy operations that President Richard Nixon had orchestrated from the White House to spy on the Democratic Party.
Throughout the film, the Felt’s moral tensions and dilemmas while revealing confidential information, putting his life and career at risk. Amid political chaos and mounting media pressure, his identity remains hidden, and the story highlights how his decisions changed the course of American history, contributing to the former president’s downfall.
Prime Video: trailer for The Informant
Prime Video: cast of The Informant
- Liam Neeson
- Marton Csokas
- Diane Lane
- Tom Sizemore.
Source: Ambito
