The Informer (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1935, The Informer is a drama and crime film directed by John Ford, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s 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?
Who’s in it. The Informer stars Victor McLaglen as Gypo Nolan, Heather Angel as Mary McPhillip, Preston Foster as Dan Gallagher and Margot Grahame as Katie Madden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Informer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $950K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Informer (1935)?
- In US, The Informer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Informer worth watching?
- The Informer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Informer?
- The Informer stars Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel, Preston Foster, Margot Grahame and Wallace Ford.
- When was The Informer released?
- The Informer was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.