The Informer(1935)
The Informer 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?
The Informer (1935) is a crime and drama film directed by John Ford, released on May 9, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel, Preston Foster and Margot Grahame. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Dudley Nichols, Liam O'Flaherty
- Producers:
- John Ford
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph H. August
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $243,000
- Revenue:
- $950,000
- Status:
- Released
The Informer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor McLaglen
as Gypo Nolan
Heather Angel
as Mary McPhillip
Preston Foster
as Dan Gallagher
Margot Grahame
as Katie Madden
Wallace Ford
as Frankie McPhillip
Una O'Connor
as Mrs. McPhillip
J.M. Kerrigan
as Terry
Joe Sawyer
as Bartly Mulholland
- Neil Fitzgerald
Neil Fitzgerald
as Tommy Connor
Donald Meek
as Peter Mulligan
D'Arcy Corrigan
as The Blind Man
- Leo McCabe
Leo McCabe
as Donahue
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Dudley Nichols and Liam O'Flaherty, produced by John Ford.
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The Informer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 130 ratings.
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The Informer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Informer online?
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The Informer (1935) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Informer?
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The main cast of The Informer (1935) includes Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel, Preston Foster, Margot Grahame and Wallace Ford. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Informer released?
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The Informer was released on May 9, 1935 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Informer worth watching?
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The Informer (1935) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.