The Informer
Originally released in 1935. The Informer is a crime/drama film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel, and Preston Foster
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (114 votes)
Budget
$243K
Production budget
Box Office
$950K
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Tommy Connor
Donald Meek
as Peter Mulligan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $243,000
- Revenue
- $950,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Informer about?
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 ...
Who directed The Informer?
The Informer was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Informer?
The Informer has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Informer released?
The Informer was released on May 9, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Informer?
The main cast of The Informer includes Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel, Preston Foster, Margot Grahame, Wallace Ford.
Is The Informer worth watching?
The Informer has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.