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Release Date: 2008

Cast: Winona Ryder, Billy Bob Thornton, Chris Isaak, Katy Mixon, Mel Raido, Amber Heard, Jessica Stroup, Jon Foster, Kim Basinger, Austin Nichols, Lou Taylor Pucci, Brad Renfro ...MORE

Cast: Winona Ryder, Billy Bob Thornton, Chris Isaak, Katy Mixon, Mel Raido, Amber Heard, Jessica Stroup, Jon Foster, Kim Basinger, Austin Nichols, Lou Taylor Pucci, Brad Renfro, Theo Rossi, Rhys Ifans, Mickey Rourke ...LESS

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The Informers is a 2009 American ensemble film drama 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. It was the last film for actor Brad Renfro before his death on January 15, 2008 at the age of 25. The film was... MORE

The Informers is a 2009 American ensemble film drama 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. 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. The movie opens in 1983 at an elegant LA party at a mansion. Amidst the music, alcohol and drugs, Bruce wanders away from the party. As he steps out onto the street in front of the mansion, he is killed by a speeding car. After the funeral, his friends Graham, Martin and Tim appear LESS