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The Informer
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The Informer

1935-05-09 · 91 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 243,000
Revenue
USD 950,000

Top Cast

Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenGypo Nolan
Heather AngelHeather AngelMary McPhillip
Preston FosterPreston FosterDan Gallagher
Margot GrahameMargot GrahameKatie Madden
Wallace FordWallace FordFrankie McPhillip
Una O'ConnorUna O'ConnorMrs. McPhillip
J.M. KerriganJ.M. KerriganTerry
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerBartly Mulholland
Neil FitzgeraldTommy Connor
Donald MeekDonald MeekPeter Mulligan
D'Arcy CorriganD'Arcy CorriganThe Blind Man
Leo McCabeDonahue
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonDennis Daly
Francis FordFrancis Ford'Judge' Flynn
May BoleyMay BoleyMadame Betty
Grizelda HerveyGrizelda HerveyEnglish Girl
Denis O'DeaDenis O'DeaStreet Singer
Barlowe BorlandBarlowe BorlandMan at Wake (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerHouse Patron (uncredited)
Clyde CookClyde CookFlash Patron (uncredited)

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