The Informer (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Informer is an action film directed by Wang Chung, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Wang Chung plays the standard level-headed cop in charge of a rag-tag bunch of misfits and stereotypes (the coward, the playboy, etc.) who are after a drug runner. After their informant is killed, the team turns to a former Triad member (Danny Lee) to infiltrate the gang and bring the big boss down.
Who’s in it. The Informer stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Shiu, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Detective Chang Bann, Wang Chung as Sergeant and Kam Hing-Yin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Informer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Informer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Informer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Informer (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Informer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Informer worth watching?
- The Informer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Informer?
- The Informer stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Wang Chung, Kam Hing-Yin and Shao-Hung Chan.
- When was The Informer released?
- The Informer was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.