Movie

The Informer

★ 6.8(124)19351h 31m

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Good to know

Director: John Ford
Release date: 1935-05-09
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $950,000
Budget: $243,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About The Informer

The Informer is a 1935 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by John Ford, starring Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel and Preston Foster. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 124 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Informer in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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?

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

Neil Fitzgerald

Tommy Connor

Donald Meek

Peter Mulligan

D'Arcy Corrigan

The Blind Man

Leo McCabe

Donahue

Themes & keywords

friendshipdublin, irelandtreasonlovebetrayalira (irish republican army)reward1920s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Informer in Mexico?+

The Informer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Informer on Netflix?+

The Informer is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Informer?+

The Informer has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Informer?+

The Informer stars Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel, Preston Foster, Margot Grahame and Wallace Ford.

When did The Informer come out?+

The Informer is a 1935 movie directed by John Ford.

What genre is The Informer?+

The Informer is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Informer?+

The Informer was directed by John Ford.