The Informers
“Yard In Big Hunt For Bank Robbers”
Synopsis
When the detective in charge of investigating a series of bank robberies starts to get too close to the culprits, they set up a blackmail scheme to warn him off. But when the crooks begin to fall out with each other, the police learn the truth.
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Nigel Patrick
Chief Insp. John Edward Johnnoe
Katherine Woodville
Mary Johnnoe
Colin Blakely
Charlie Ruskin
Derren Nesbitt
Bertie Hoyle
Harry Andrews
Supt. Alec Bestwick
Roy Kinnear
Shorty
Margaret Whiting
Maisie Barton
John Cowley
Jim Ruskin
Allan Cuthbertson
Smythe
Frank Finlay
Leon Sale
Michael Coles
Ben
Ronald Hines
Geoff Lewis
Peter Prowse
Mick Lonergan
George Sewell
Fred Hill
Kenneth J. Warren
Lou Waites
Brian Wilde
Lipson
Peter Bowles
Peter The Pole (uncredited)
Donal Donnelly
Tommy The Trotter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
October 13, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Warner, Alun Falconer, Paul Durst
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- The Informers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Douglas Warner, Alun Falconer, Paul Durst
Clifton Parker
Reginald H. Wyer
Alfred Roome
William MacQuitty
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Alun Falconer
Writer
Paul Durst
Writer
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Design
William MacQuitty
Producer
Alfred Roome
Editor
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Informers
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What is The Informers about?
When the detective in charge of investigating a series of bank robberies starts to get too close to the culprits, they set up a blackmail scheme to warn him off. But when the crooks begin to fall out with each other, the police learn the truth.
Who directed The Informers?
The Informers was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in The Informers?
The principal cast of The Informers includes Nigel Patrick, Katherine Woodville, Colin Blakely, Derren Nesbitt, Harry Andrews.
When was The Informers released and how long is it?
The Informers was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Informers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Informers was composed by Clifton Parker.
Is The Informers based on a book or true story?
The Informers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Douglas Warner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Informers?
The Informers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).