The Informers is an American ensemble film written by Bret Easton Ellis and Nicholas Jarecki and directed by Gregor Jordan. The film is based on Ellis’ 1994 collection of short stories of the same name. The film, which is set amidst the decadence of the early 1980s, depicts an assortment of socially alienated, mainly well-off characters who numb their sense of emptiness with casual sex, alcohol, and drugs. Filming took place in Los Angeles, Uruguay, and Buenos Aires in 2007. It was the last film for actor Brad Renfro before his death on January 15, 2008, at the age of 25. The film was dedicated to his memory.
An article published by Reuters described the story as “seven stories taking course during a week in the life of movie executives, rock stars, a vampire and other morally challenged characters”, set in 1980s Los Angeles. The supernatural content was not to be included in the final film, however.
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The Informers
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Winona Ryder, Mickey Rourke, Jon Foster, Amber Heard, Rhys Ifans, Chris Isaak
Directed by: Gregor Jordan
Screenplay by: Bret Easton Ellis, Nicholas Jarecki
Release Date: April 24th, 2009
MPAA Rating: R strong sexual content, nudity, drug use, pervasive language and disturbing images.
Studio: Senator Entertainment
Box Office Totals
Domestic: $300,000 (92.7%)
Foreign: $23,693 (7.3%)
Total: $323,693 (Worldwide)