The Informant(1997)
Even freedom has its price.
The Informant Synopsis
A former Irish Republican Army fighter, Gingy McAnally (Anthony Brophy), is reluctant about being called back into service after serving time in prison. He executes the grisly task but ends up captured by a sympathetic British police lieutenant named Ferris (Cary Elwes). The intimidating Chief Inspector of the Belfast Police (Timothy Dalton) convinces Gingy that his best hope is to become an informant and turn in other IRA operatives. As Gingy's marriage unravels under the stress, he is forced to come to terms with the fact that in this war both sides lose. Three men, three political circles, each fighting for their lives, each with their own agenda in the battle for Northern Ireland.
The Informant (1997) is a action, war and thriller film directed by Jim McBride, released on March 15, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Cary Elwes, Anthony Brophy, Timothy Dalton and Maria Lennon. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim McBride
- Writers:
- Gerald Seymour, Nicholas Meyer
- Producers:
- Leon Falk
- Cinematographer:
- Affonso Beato
- Composer:
- Shane MacGowan
- Production:
- Showtime Networks, Johnny Loves Suzie Productions, Hallmark Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Informant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cary Elwes
as Lt. David Ferris
Anthony Brophy
as Gingy McAnally
Timothy Dalton
as DCI Rennie
- Maria Lennon
Maria Lennon
as Roisin McAnally
Sean McGinley
as Frankie Conroy
John Kavanagh
as IRA Chief
Frankie McCafferty
as Dalton
Stuart Graham
as Det. Asley
Gary Lydon
as Det. McDonough
Sean Kearns
as Det. Prentice
B.J. Hogg
as Constable Goss
Ciarán Fitzgerald
as Gerard McAnally
Key crew
Directed by Jim McBride, written by Gerald Seymour and Nicholas Meyer, produced by Leon Falk.
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The Informant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Informant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Informant online?
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The Informant (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Informant?
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The main cast of The Informant (1997) includes Cary Elwes, Anthony Brophy, Timothy Dalton, Maria Lennon and Sean McGinley. The film was directed by Jim McBride. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Informant released?
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The Informant was released on March 15, 1997 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Informant worth watching?
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The Informant (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, war and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.