The Informant - 1997

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.

105min
1997
R
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

Cary Elwes profile pictureCary ElwesLt. David Ferris
Anthony Brophy profile pictureAnthony BrophyGingy McAnally
Timothy Dalton profile pictureTimothy DaltonDCI Rennie
Sean McGinley profile pictureSean McGinleyFrankie Conroy
John Kavanagh profile pictureJohn KavanaghIRA Chief
Stuart Graham profile pictureStuart GrahamDet. Asley
Gary Lydon profile pictureGary LydonDet. McDonough
B.J. Hogg profile pictureB.J. HoggConstable Goss
Ciarán Fitzgerald profile pictureCiarán FitzgeraldGerard McAnally
Gary Lammin profile pictureGary LamminCpl. Jones
James Gaddas profile pictureJames GaddasBritish I.O.
Ian Gelder profile pictureIan GelderBritish C.O.
Paul Hickey profile picturePaul HickeyFather Francis
Tim Loane profile pictureTim LoaneOllie O'Brien
Pat Kinevane profile picturePat KinevaneIRA Backup Man
Ben Palmer profile pictureBen PalmerJudge's Driver
Luke Hayden profile pictureLuke HaydenJudge's RUC Escort
Barry McGovern profile pictureBarry McGovernCourtroom Judge
Tara Lynne O'Neill profile pictureTara Lynne O'NeillRUC Policewoman
Jer O'Leary profile pictureJer O'LearyThe Whistler

About The Informant

The Informant Overview

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.

Age Rating: R
Runtime: 105min

Extra details

Original Title: The Informant
Original Language: English
Directed By: Jim McBride
Production Companies
Showtime NetworksJohnny Loves Suzie ProductionsHallmark Entertainment