The Informer
1981, Cantonese. Directed by Lam Yee-Hung.
Hong Kong crime/thriller movie directed by Yee-Hung Lam.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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- Released
- 19 February 1981
- Original title
- 線人
- Country
- Hong Kong
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How long is The Informer?
The Informer runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Informer have a post-credits scene?
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The Informer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Informer on?
The Informer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 1981. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Informer?
If you liked The Informer, try PTU, Confession of Pain, The Corrupted.
Who directed The Informer?
The Informer (1981) was directed by Lam Yee-Hung and stars Simon Yam, Katherine Lau Ying-Hung, Shao-Hung Chan.