The Informant
“Even freedom has its price.”
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.
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Cary Elwes
Lt. David Ferris
Anthony Brophy
Gingy McAnally
Timothy Dalton
DCI Rennie
Maria Lennon
Roisin McAnally
Sean McGinley
Frankie Conroy
John Kavanagh
IRA Chief
Frankie McCafferty
Dalton
Stuart Graham
Det. Asley
Gary Lydon
Det. McDonough
Sean Kearns
Det. Prentice
B.J. Hogg
Constable Goss
Ciarán Fitzgerald
Gerard McAnally
Virginia Cole
Roisin's Ma
Gary Lammin
Cpl. Jones
James Gaddas
British I.O.
Ian Gelder
British C.O.
Brian Mallon
Pronsias Reilly
Paul Hickey
Father Francis
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim McBride
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Meyer
- Original Score
- Shane MacGowan
- Original Title
- The Informant
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Johnny Loves Suzie Productions, Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim McBride
Nicholas Meyer, Gerald Seymour
Shane MacGowan
Affonso Beato
Éva Gárdos
Leon Falk, Steven-Charles Jaffe, Nicholas Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
Jim McBride
Director
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Leon Falk
Producer
Mark Geraghty
Production Design
Nicholas Meyer
Screenplay
Shane MacGowan
Original Music Composer
Éva Gárdos
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Informant
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What is The Informant about?
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.
Who directed The Informant?
The Informant was directed by Jim McBride.
Who stars in The Informant?
The principal cast of The Informant includes Cary Elwes, Anthony Brophy, Timothy Dalton, Maria Lennon, Sean McGinley.
When was The Informant released and how long is it?
The Informant was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Informant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Informant was composed by Shane MacGowan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Informant?
The Informant holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).