

The Informer
1935-05-09 · 91 min · ★ 6.8
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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Production details
- 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 McLaglenGypo Nolan
Heather AngelMary McPhillip
Preston FosterDan Gallagher
Margot GrahameKatie Madden
Wallace FordFrankie McPhillip
Una O'ConnorMrs. McPhillip
J.M. KerriganTerry
Joe SawyerBartly Mulholland
Donald MeekPeter Mulligan
D'Arcy CorriganThe Blind Man
Steve PendletonDennis Daly
Francis Ford'Judge' Flynn
May BoleyMadame Betty
Grizelda HerveyEnglish Girl
Denis O'DeaStreet Singer
Barlowe BorlandMan at Wake (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerHouse Patron (uncredited)
Clyde CookFlash Patron (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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