The Informer (1935)
The Informer is a 1935 crime movie directed by John Ford, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel and Preston Foster.
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?
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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 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?
When was The Informer released?
The Informer was released on 9 May 1935.
How long is The Informer?
The Informer runs 1h 31m.
Who made The Informer?
The Informer was directed by John Ford.
Where can I watch The Informer?
The Informer is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Informer
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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
- D'Arcy Corrigan as The Blind Man
- Leo McCabe as Donahue