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The Informer (1935)

NR · 1935-05-09 · 1h 31m · EN
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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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John FordDirector
Budget
$243K
Box office
$950K

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Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenGypo NolanHeather AngelHeather AngelMary McPhillipPreston FosterPreston FosterDan GallagherMargot GrahameMargot GrahameKatie MaddenWallace FordWallace FordFrankie McPhillipUna O'ConnorUna O'ConnorMrs. McPhillipJ.M. KerriganJ.M. KerriganTerryJoe SawyerJoe SawyerBartly MulhollandNeil FitzgeraldNeil FitzgeraldTommy ConnorDonald MeekDonald MeekPeter MulliganD'Arcy CorriganD'Arcy CorriganThe Blind ManLeo McCabeLeo McCabeDonahue

Keywords

LoveFriendship1920sBetrayalIra (irish republican army)RewardTreasonDublin, ireland

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityLove · Friendship · 1920sDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRewardDirector preference159825Actor preference243881 · 159724 · 174472

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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?

How long is The Informer?

The Informer has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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