Movies and TvShows featuring "paid-informant" theme.

In April 1944, an American agent in Paris must work with a British officer to sabotage a German military operation. They go undercover and navigate the dangerous world of espionage, facing interrogations, imprisonment, and betrayal as they try to gather crucial information and complete their mission.

In 1894, French army captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason based on forged documents. Emile Zola, a famous writer, publishes an open letter accusing the military of a political cover-up. The case becomes a public scandal and sparks national debate on anti-Semitism and justice.

In (T)ERROR (2015), the documentary takes a closer look at the surveillance state and the use of informants by the FBI. It follows an undercover counterterrorism operative who targets a Pakistani-born businessman, attempting to expose a potential threat. The film delves into the blurred lines between surveillance and entrapment, raising questions about civil liberties and the impact of state surveillance on individuals. With archive footage and interviews, it provides a thought-provoking exploration of the subject within a post-9/11 America.